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British military experts sent to US to plan reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Officers there to compile options for accessing route amid fears of mines and Iranian attacks

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Britain to buy more missiles for its forces in Middle East amid ‘indiscriminate attacks’ from Iran

The Ministry of Defence confirmed plans to stock up on more of the laser-guided Martlet weapons, which have been used to down drones from Tehran in recent weeks

The Independent UK · Mar 18

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Starmer says ‘focus must remain’ on European conflict after meeting Zelensky

Zelensky says he has sent anti-drone experts to help US and its allies in Gulf region

The Independent UK · Mar 17

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Iran war cannot be ’windfall’ for Putin, says Starmer, as Zelenskyy arrives in UK

Ukrainian president’s visit coincides with deadline for Roman Abramovich over proceeds from £2.5bn Chelsea sale

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16

Zelensky to visit UK on Tuesday as Starmer warns of oil ‘windfall’ for Russia

The Ukrainian president’s visit comes as the Middle East conflict has driven up the price of oil, benefiting Russia.

Evening Standard · Mar 16

Ireland and UK enhance defence co-operation

A new defence agreement between the UK and Ireland could see British ships ‘responding to an issue’ in Irish waters, according to Dublin.

Evening Standard · Mar 13

UK calls for allies to keep pressure on Russia after US eases oil sanctions

No 10 said the decision ultimately lay with the US but that Britain remained committed to bringing ‘maximum’ financial strain on Moscow.

Evening Standard · Mar 13

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In linking Iran to Russia, Healey could be laying ground for hard choices ahead

Defence secretary connects Middle East conflict to plight of Ukraine, sympathy for which remains relatively high

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12

British troops in Iraq shoot down Iranian drones after base attacked

Ministers say Putin’s ‘hidden hand’ is supporting Iranian drone strikes

The Independent UK · Mar 12

British troops came under attack at Iraqi base on Wednesday – defence chiefs

RAF jets have also continued to fly in defence of Cyprus with European allies in the region.

Evening Standard · Mar 12

How Putin’s ‘hidden hands’ could be influencing Iran’s war tactics

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The Independent UK · Mar 12

Putin’s ‘hidden hand’ lies behind Iran’s drone tactics, UK defence secretary says

Pilots reportedly adopting Russian tactics as statement in name of new Iranian supreme leader vows continued attacks on US bases

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12

Putin’s ‘hidden hands’ may be behind Iran tactics – John Healey

John Healey visited the Northwood military headquarters in Hertfordshire.

Evening Standard · Mar 12

Martin Lewis: ‘Ticking timebomb’ on energy bills which could spike 30% as Trump war risks higher inflation

Oil costs have jumped since the US and Israel began airstrikes on Iran, pushing up inflation, petrol prices and mortgage rates

Evening Standard · Mar 10

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The Independent UK · Mar 9

RAF fighter jets shoot down drones targeting UK allies in Middle East

Defence secretary John Healey urged for de-escalation in Lebanon and ‘a return to a negotiated process’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9

HMS Dragon will head to Cyprus in next couple of days, says defence secretary

John Healey tells Commons crews working hard to prepare warship after criticism over slow response to drone attacks

The Independent UK · Mar 9

Defence secretary gives HMS Dragon update ahead of Iran war deployment

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Evening Standard · Mar 7

Badenoch says UK is ‘in this war whether Starmer likes it or not’

The Tory leader accused the Prime Minister of ‘sitting on the fence’ over the conflict in the Middle East.

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The Independent UK · Mar 7

Canada’s PM calls for Andrew to be removed from Royal line of succession over ‘deplorable’ Epstein links

A move would require an Act of Parliament and the agreement of the Commonwealth realms, including Canada

Evening Standard · Mar 7

Canadian PM calls for Andrew to be removed from line of succession

Mark Carney’s comments echo those of the prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand.

The Independent UK · Mar 6

David Lammy sparks chaos after suggesting British jets could legally strike Iran’s missile bases

Britain is sending more fighter jets to the Middle East as the US-Israeli war with Iran has entered its seventh day

Evening Standard · Mar 6

David Lammy: RAF jets could legally strike Iran’s missile bases

The Deputy Prime Minister’s comments came after Defence Secretary John Healey refused to rule out expanding the RAF’s role.

Evening Standard · Mar 6

Iran war enters seventh day as first Government flight brings Britons home

More than 140,000 Britons have registered their presence in the Middle East with the Foreign Office and 4,000 have returned home so far.

The Independent UK · Mar 5

What John Healey said about UK aircraft participating in strikes against Iran

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The Independent UK · Mar 5

John Healey declines to rule out UK aircraft taking part in Iran strikes

The defence secretary met his counterpart in Cyprus earlier on Thursday to ease tensions about Britain’s response to drone attacks on the island

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