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UK says it remains in talks over escorting ships through strait of Hormuz
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor March 18, 2026

Officials say military planners liaising with US Central Command but situation remains too dangerous for anything to happen soonMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritain has said it remains involved in discussions with the US and European allies over es…

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UK plans to send minesweeping drones to help reopen strait of Hormuz
ByKiran Stacey Policy editor March 15, 2026

Government reluctant to dispatch ships amid concerns complying with Trump’s demands could escalate Iran crisisMinisters are drawing up plans to send minesweeping drones to the strait of Hormuz amid concerns in Whitehall that complying with Donald Trump…

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Putin’s ‘hidden hand’ lies behind Iran’s drone tactics, UK defence secretary says
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Pilots reportedly adopting Russian tactics as statement in name of new Iranian supreme leader vows continued attacks on US basesMiddle East crisis – live updatesVladimir Putin’s “hidden hand” lies behind Iran’s military methods, the UK defence secretar…

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Opportunities, perils and pitfalls: how UK parties have responded to war in Iran
ByBen Quinn Political Corrrespondent March 8, 2026

Starmer’s ‘purely defensive’ stance has won support among voters, but what challenges lie ahead for each party when it comes to their base’s view of war?Facing one of the most challenging moments of his premiership, Keir Starmer may at least draw comfo…

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A beer at sunrise then back on duty – the British pilot who made RAF history shooting down Iranian drones
ByJessica Elgot at RAF Akrotiri March 5, 2026

F-35 pilot based in Cyprus becomes first to destroy a target in combat – and celebrates with a single beerIn the clear skies above Jordan on Monday night, a British F-35 pilot made a small piece of history. Flying for four hours alongside two Typhoons,…

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Keir Starmer says UK sending more fighter jets to Middle East – video
ByMiddle East and north Africa | The Guardian March 5, 2026

The UK is sending four additional Typhoon jets to Qatar, while Wildcat helicopters with anti-drone capabilities are being sent to Cyprus, the British prime minister has said. Keir Starmer said the US had been allowed to use British airfields to carry o…

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Starmer’s slow start in the war against Iran could leave UK playing catch-up
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor March 4, 2026

Prime minister’s initial refusal to help US could constrain Britain’s ability to protect its nationals in the Gulf and reassure alliesMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritain knew that the US was considering attacking Iran from the moment Donald Trump …

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Britain not ruling out future strikes on Iran missile sites, officials indicate
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

‘We just don’t know what will happen,’ western officials say, as UK bases prepare for arrival of US heavy bombersUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritain has not ruled out participating in future strikes against Iranian…

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UK sends Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Keir Starmer says vessel, which will arrive in about a week, will help defend bases on island after RAF Akrotiri was targeted by dronesUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesA Royal Navy destroyer is expected in Cyprus next w…

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Drone strike on UK RAF airbase in Cyprus said to be by Hezbollah
ByGuardian staff and agencies March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Two more drones intercepted on Monday, authorities say, in what appears to be sustained targeting of baseUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesA one-way attack drone – said to have been launched by Lebanon’s Hezbollah – struck the UK’s RAF Akrotiri base …

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