Ministry of Defence says it will defend freedom of navigation after Iran seized a tankerThe Royal Navy will accompany British-flagged vessels through the strait of Hormuz to defend freedom of navigation after Iran seized a tanker earlier this month, the UK ministry of defence has said.“The Royal Navy has been tasked to accompany British-flagged ships through the strait of Hormuz, either individually or in groups, should sufficient notice be given of their passage,” said a British government spokesman in a statement. “Freedom of navigation is crucial for the global trading system and world economy and we will do all we can to defend it.” Continue reading…
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