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As critical peace talks begin in Pakistan, UK politicians are urging for greater British influence to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Key issues include the inclusion of Lebanon in a ceasefire and control over the Strait of Hormuz, with significant disagreement between involved parties.
The UK is demanding an extension of the current ceasefire to include Lebanon, warning that failure to do so could destabilize the entire region. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly called recent Israeli escalations "deeply damaging" and stressed the need for an end to hostilities. The UK also reaffirmed its commitment to freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting any imposition of tolls by Iran.
