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General · 13 May 2026

Britain Sends Drones to Hormuz as Iran Tensions Escalate

Britain Sends Drones to Hormuz as Iran Tensions Escalate

Britain is preparing to deploy drones, Typhoon jets, and HMS Dragon to the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran. The mission aims to protect commercial shipping and counter threats such as sea mines in one of the world’s busiest oil routes. Concerns have grown after Iran's actions in the strategic waterway, sparking fears of potential global energy disruption.

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