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UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission

by | May 9, 2026 | JPost | 0 comments

The HMS Dragon during ammunitioning operations at Upper Harbour Ammunitioning Facility (UHAF) in Portsmouth Harbour, after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that Britain would deploy the naval vessel, along with helicopters equipped with counter drone capabilities.  (photo credit: CARLOS JASSO/REUTERS)
As the US and Iran inch toward a potential off-ramp from their 10-week war, France and Britain have been working on a proposal to lay the groundwork for safe transit through the Strait.