Britain Calls For A European-led Maritime Mission To Protect Ships In The Gulf
The Foreign Secretary has described the seizure of a British-flagged tanker as an act of "state piracy".
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Politics Royal Navy Is 'Too Small' To Play A Role On International Stage, Defence Minister Says
Tobias Ellwood has said that the UK needs to invest more in defence to play a role on the international stage.
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News Defence Secretary Describes British Tanker Seizure As A 'Hostile Act'
Penny Mordaunt says the tanker was intercepted in Omani waters and denies that the vessel collided with an Iranian fishing boat.
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News US Troops To Deploy To Saudi Arabia Amidst Growing Tension With Iran
Troops shall be deployed to Saudi Arabia "to strengthen regional security and stability".
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World UK Ships Warned To Stay Away From Strait Of Hormuz
This comes as a British-operated oil tanker was seized by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in the region.
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RAF RAF And Sweden To Develop Aircraft Of The Future
The Defence Secretary and her Swedish counterpart have signed a landmark agreement to partner on future combat air.
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Sea vessels What Is The True Extent Of Britain's Naval Deployment In The Gulf?
The Ministry of Defence recently announced more ships would be sent to the Gulf but how much military power does the UK have in the region?
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World Gibraltar Chief Meets Iran's Foreign Minister In Bid To Defuse Tanker Row
Fabian Picardo said he wants to "de-escalate" the situation with Iran.
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World US Warship 'Destroyed' Iranian Drone, President Trump Says
Speaking at the White House, the US President said the drone was "threatening the safety of the ship and the ship's crew".
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World Iran Seizes British Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said he is "extremely concerned by the seizure".
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Humanitarian South Sudan’s Hidden Crime: Fighting 'Brutal Sexual Violence' In Conflict
Both parties involved in the conflict have regularly targeted civilians.
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World Iran Rejects Suggestion Its Missile Programme Is Negotiable
Iran categorically rejects statements made by the country's Foreign Minister.
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World NATO Powers Come Together For Ämari Air Show
Thousands gathered to admire NATO's show of strength and secrets in the skies of Estonia.
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World Amari Airshow: NATO Allies Show Off Aircraft In Estonia
The event celebrated two milestones for NATO and the Estonian Air Force.
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Navy UK To Send Two More Ships To Gulf
HMS Kent and RFA Wave Knight will both deploy to the region.
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World Air-To-Air Missile Seized By Italian Police In Neo-Nazi Raid
The Italian Police also found a number of other weapons during raids on far-right extremist groups.