The British newspaper "The Independent" reported that British military officers have been sent to the United States to help plan how to reopen the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.
Britain sends military officers to Washington to plan the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
This comes amid record-high oil prices.
The newspaper added that oil prices saw a significant jump during Thursday night, as attacks on energy facilities in the Middle East escalated, increasing fears of a major disruption to global supplies.
She explained that the price of a barrel of Brent crude was rising by about 7 percent to exceed $114 a barrel on Thursday morning, meaning it was approaching its highest level since the escalation of the conflict at the end of last February.
This increase came after reports that Israel had launched an attack against Iran's South Pars gas field.
The newspaper also reported that it is understood a small team of British military planners has been sent to the US Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, which is responsible for US military operations in the Middle East.
She added that these officers are there to help develop options for how to open up shipping traffic through this vital waterway, amid concerns that it now contains sea mines.
Warnings about the dangerous situation in the strait
But defense sources confirmed that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is so dangerous that few countries would be willing to put warships "in the middle of this threat at the moment."
The newspaper explained that US President Donald Trump hinted that he might disclaim responsibility for the problem once his military attacks had finished "eliminating" what remained of Iran, leaving the responsibility of securing this waterway to the countries that depend on oil and gas exports through it.
The newspaper also quoted Under-Secretary of State for Defence Alastair Cairns as saying: "In 1987, when this last happened, it took 30 warships to escort the ships through the Strait of Hormuz. That just gives you an example of the resources required."
Karns added that the situation has now become more complicated, with Iran's arsenal including fast attack boats, various types of mines, ballistic missiles, and drones in the air, on the surface of the sea, and under the waves.
The British minister added: "I would say that this should be a multinational solution. We are not close to that at the moment, but I would say one thing: there is one thing worse than working with allies, and that is working without them."
Meanwhile, British Defence Secretary John Healey discussed the situation with his counterparts from France, Germany, Italy and Poland on Wednesday.
Healy said: "We are working with allies to enhance regional security and protect British interests."
Trump criticizes allies:
The newspaper reported that Trump repeatedly criticized countries, including Britain, for not responding to his request for support in this strategic sea corridor.
Trump wrote in a post on his platform "Truth Social": "I wonder what would happen if we 'finished off' what's left of the Iranian terrorist state, and left the responsibility for the so-called 'strait' to the countries that use it, and we do not use it?"
He added: "This will make some of our unresponsive 'allies' act, and quickly!!!"
British Prime Minister's position
In Wednesday's weekly Prime Minister's Questions session, Keir Starmer defended his approach, insisting that he would not allow British troops to be drawn into a "wider war".
Starmer said: "I want this war to end as soon as possible. The longer it goes on, the more it will affect the cost of living. That's why we've stepped in to support families with heating costs."
He added: "The best way forward is to reach a negotiated settlement with Iran in which it gives up any aspirations to develop a nuclear weapon."
The newspaper concluded its report by noting that the United Kingdom had sent the destroyer equipped with air defense systems, HMS Dragon, to help defend Cyprus against drones and missiles, but the ship had not yet arrived in the eastern Mediterranean.
