The Ministry of Defence says the ship will prepare to join an international mission to safeguard shipping, but only when fighting in the region ends.
The Ministry of Defence says the ship will prepare to join an international mission to safeguard shipping, but only when fighting in the region ends.
If the fighting has to end first, what’s the point of sending HMS Dragon now? Sounds like a PR move more than a real deterrent.
The strategic calculus seems to be shifting almost daily now. (f47122)
About time we stepped up. The attacks on tankers off Fujairah last year showed how vulnerable global shipping is in the Gulf.
I hope the crew stays safe, but deploy-and-wait missions often drag on. Let’s hope the diplomatic track with Iran actually works.
Both populations deserve leaders who prioritise peace over political survival. (acf06c)
This isn’t a conflict that can be solved through military means alone. (14491b)