The United Kingdom is deploying a warship to the Middle East ahead of a potential mission to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday, APA reports citing CNN.
The Royal Navy’s HMS Dragon would support mine clearance efforts and protect vessels as part of a “strictly defensive” plan, the ministry said.
“The pre-positioning of HMS Dragon is part of prudent planning that will ensure that the UK is ready, as part of a multinational coalition jointly led by the UK and France, to secure the Strait, when conditions allow,” a ministry spokesperson said.