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HMS Dragon deployed to Middle East
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HMS Dragon is being redeployed to the Middle East to support a potential UK and French-led mission aimed at safeguarding shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the warship will be positioned to join the mission when hostilities between Iran and US-Israeli forces cease.
A spokesman stated, “The pre-positioning of HMS Dragon is part of prudent planning...to secure the strait.”
Tensions remain high, with recent attacks on Iranian vessels violating the blockade.
The decision to move the destroyer comes amid calls for increased defense spending due to escalating conflicts in the region.
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