HMS Royal joining 'freedom of navigation' mission in Strait of Hormuz to unlock commercial shipping
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- The British Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon is being deployed to the Middle East to join a multi-country "freedom of navigation" mission aimed at challenging Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- This mission aligns with the US blockade currently in place, which was imposed in response to Iran's previous closure of the vital waterway during wartime.
- The deployment signals an international effort, including the UK and France, to ensure commercial shipping can safely pass through the strait, with French President Emmanuel Macron urging all parties to end blockades immediately.
- The move reflects President Trump's longstanding demand that US allies, especially those reliant on Persian Gulf oil, share responsibility for securing the strait and protecting their own territories.
- Prior to this deployment, HMS Dragon was stationed in the eastern Mediterranean, protecting UK military bases from Iranian drone attacks.
