The True Post(Web News) Britain has joined an international military mission to protect the Strait of Hormuz. According to local media, Britain will provide drones, warships and Typhoon aircraft to the mission.
A coalition of 40 countries has been formed to protect commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The British Ministry of Defense said that the mission will be entirely defensive in nature. 20% of the world’s oil and gas is transported through the Strait of Hormuz, the situation in the region is uncertain due to Iran-US tensions, the United Kingdom has allocated additional funding of 115 million pounds for the mission. Modern drone boats and mine-disposal systems will be used, a British warship will be deployed in the Middle East, operations to protect global maritime trade are likely to begin soon.
