Royal Navy

Energy Geopolitics

Britain Deploys Mine-Clearers to Hormuz as Trump Declares Iran Deal ‘Largely Negotiated’

The Royal Navy's positioning of mine-clearing capability reveals Western skepticism about diplomatic breakthrough, with 20% of global oil transit hanging in balance.

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Geopolitics

HMS Dragon Delay Exposes UK Naval Capacity at Breaking Point

With only 6 destroyers and 7 frigates operational, Britain's threadbare fleet struggles to respond to Middle East crisis as ship won't reach Cyprus until next week.

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