UK deploys HMS dragon to defend Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate |
Britain has redeployed the HMS Dragon, an advanced air defense destroyer, from the Eastern Mediterranean to the Middle East. This deployment is driven by continuing tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran and growing concerns over the security of global energy supplies.
Officials describe the move as a “precautionary step” to ensure the Royal Navy is ready for future escort or defensive operations.
The UK and France are........