Britain preparing for mission that could clear Strait of Hormuz
Britain is preparing a military mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions with Iran. The UK plans to dispatch an advanced destroyer and a ship equipped for mine-hunting to the region. This move aims to alleviate international shipping disruptions and address criticisms from the US administration.
- ▪Britain has deployed more jets to the Middle East than in the past 15 years.
- ▪The UK military is sending a destroyer and a mine-hunting ship to the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Around 850 vessels remain stranded in the region due to the conflict.
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Britain preparing for mission that could clear Strait of HormuzSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxBritish Minister of State for Armed Forces Al Carns said that Britain had had “more jets in the Middle East than we’ve had for 15 years” and that “we’ve shot down over a hundred drones”.PHOTO: REUTERSAdam GoldmanPublished May 24, 2026, 09:00 AMUpdated May 24, 2026, 09:00 AMGIBRALTAR – US President Donald Trump has fumed repeatedly about Britain’s failing to help the US wage war on Iran.
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