UK considers protecting shipping in Strait of Hormuz

The UK is weighing options to defend shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks, with plans to evacuate UK nationals from the Middle East if tensions escalate. Military planners are considering deploying autonomous vessels to counter mines and sending the HMS Dragon destroyer to protect commercial tankers. International coordination is crucial to resolve the crisis and mitigate disruptions to oil prices. Limited resources following defense cuts mean the UK would rely on allies like the US and France for support in the region.

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