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The Iran conflict, the US naval blockade and price inflation

EDM (Early Day Motion) 5: tabled on 13 May 2026

Tabled in the 2026-27 session.

This motion has been signed by 21 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House notes prices have already begun to rise as a result of the Iran War; further notes that many international bodies such as the IMF and OECD expect prices rise much higher and that the Bank of England concurs; also notes that the war was begun by the US and Israeli bombing and that the US has since mounted blockade of Iranian ports ordered by US President Donald Trump; and therefore calls on the Government to end any support for the war, to use its influence to call for a speedy end to hostilities, and most urgently to urge the US to allow free passage of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to begin to exert downward pressure on prices.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.