White House concern over Miliband’s past Trump criticism
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said he was “greatly looking forward” to the meeting with Rubio, in which the two would discuss “the ongoing work to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and secure a lasting ceasefire.” The strategic waterway had been open before the US and Israel launched the war in February. The disruption to trade has driven up fuel and food prices.
“We will also discuss how we can continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine against Russia’s war,“The request was rejected because it was considered high risk