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UK promises jets, drones and warship for Strait of Hormuz defence mission
More than 40 nations are involved in the mission, which the Ministry of Defence says will begin when conditions allow.
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According to BBC News’s source item, UK promises jets, drones and warship for Strait of Hormuz defence mission, More than 40 nations are involved in the mission, which the Ministry of Defence says will begin when conditions allow.
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- UK promises jets, drones and warship for Strait of Hormuz defence missionBBC News - 2026-05-12T19:31:14+00:00
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