Great Britain is deploying a warship to the Middle East ahead of a potential mission to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the country's Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday, UNN reports citing CNN.
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The Ministry stated that the Royal Navy ship HMS Dragon will support mine clearance efforts and the protection of vessels as part of a "strictly defensive" plan.
"The forward deployment of HMS Dragon is part of prudent planning that will ensure the UK is ready, as part of a multinational coalition co-led by the UK and France, to ensure the security of the strait when conditions allow," a ministry spokesperson said.
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Great Britain and France have led efforts to establish a multinational mission to ensure the safety of shipping in the waterway, encouraging other international partners to participate.