British Royal Navy destroyer joining ‘freedom of navigation’ mission in Strait of Hormuz to unlock commercial shipping

The British Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon is deploying to the Strait of Hormuz as part of a ‘freedom of navigation’ mission to facilitate commercial shipping amid the ongoing US blockade. This deployment signals a shift towards international efforts to counter Iran’s control of the waterway. President Trump has repeatedly called for allies to share the burden of ensuring trade routes through the Strait.