UK deploys HMS Dragon to Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions
🔴 Tension RisingCrypto Briefing2026-05-13
The UK deploying HMS Dragon to the Strait of Hormuz is seen as a response to the escalating US-Iran conflict. This move aims to secure the strategic waterway amid heightened tensions between the US, Iran, and Israel. Markets are reflecting increased likelihood of UK warships transiting the Strait and a potential return to normal traffic by the end of June.