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2 days agoUK sends more troops to Gulf amid Donald Trump jibes over British military involvement
The UK is increasing military support in the Gulf, deploying 1,000 troops in response to threats from Iran.
Healey claimed that the UK had 17 frigates and destroyers; however, the actual number is 13, comprising six Type 45 destroyers and seven Type 23 frigates.