HMS Dragon heads to Middle East as UK considers international Strait of Hormuz operation

HMS Dragon is heading to the Middle East to prepare for an international operation safeguarding shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing tensions between the US and Israel. The UK and France are leading a coalition of nations to ensure freedom of navigation in the strait, a vital route for global oil and gas supplies. US President Trump is urging Iran to agree to peace terms and is negotiating a potential agreement involving sanctions relief and asset release.