{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764551.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":764551,"attributes":{"action":"UK Must Refuse Military Involvement in the Strait of Hormuz","background":"The UK should avoid joining U.S. military action in the Strait of Hormuz and focus on diplomacy, multilateral solutions, and de-escalation to protect global security and prevent escalation.","additional_details":"Military involvement in the Strait of Hormuz risks escalation, civilian harm, and instability. The UK should reject offensive operations, prioritise diplomacy and coalition-building, and ensure full parliamentary scrutiny before committing any forces. Public support for peace can influence responsible government decisions.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-03-17T04:47:00.719Z","updated_at":"2026-04-17T11:38:27.529Z","rejected_at":"2026-04-17T11:38:23.241Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-03-18T11:19:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"already-happening","details":"The Prime Minister has said that the UK will not support the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.\r\n\r\nLord Coaker, Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence, answered questions in the House of Lords about the Strait of Hormuz on 13 April 2026: https://hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2026-04-13/debates/61A83D03-AB89-416E-8ACA-61B7B1B77CD1/StraitOfHormuzMineClearance\r\n\r\nYou may be interested in the following petition: \"Withdraw involvement in war on Iran and seek diplomatic resolution\" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/761718"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}