HMS DragonDONALD Trump is hoping the UK will send warships as part of a Strait of Hormuz taskforce with the aim to re-open the vital supply route.
The US President announced an international effort to release stranglehold on the Strait, dubbed the Valley of Death, after eight seamen were killed in attacks on 20 ships.
Donald Trump wants the UK to said warships to the Strait of Hormuz to break Iran’s stranglehold on the regionCredit: Getty
It will be seen by some as a U-turn after Mr Trump slammed dithering response to the conflict last week.
Sir Keir could send thousands of interceptor to the region as part of the effort.
The UK may be looking at whether Octopus interceptor anti-drone systems, originally manufactured to help Ukraine in the , could be also be used against Iran’s Shahed strikes.
The UK could also send mine-hunting to the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway that is critical for the world’s supply.
Secretary said it was vital that the shipping lane reopened.
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