Because it' was in Gibraltar's territorial waters!
A valid point i agree ..
My point was if you do something to someone don't be surprised when there is a reaction and the irony of slagging off a US administration for 2 odd years then whining when they don't appear to rush to your aid ( not directed at you )
British shipping through the Straits of Hormuz have now been advised to book a Royal Navy escort:
Royal Navy frigate to escort UK ships in Gulf