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World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

War in the Middle East: Britain's involvement so far, from sea to sky

The UK initially refused to join US-Israel airstrikes on Iran but subsequently deployed RAF jets for defensive operations and allowed US bombers to use British airbases after Iranian attacks on Gulf allies.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Why a Royal Navy ship still hasn't reached Cyprus after Iran strike

The UK authorized defensive strikes on Iranian missile sites from British bases in Cyprus after a drone attack, but delayed military response exposed staffing and contractor funding issues.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Politics latest: First UK evacuation flight delayed as Starmer defends Trump issue

A chartered evacuation flight from Oman was delayed overnight due to operational reasons, with passengers provided hotel accommodation and rebooking on subsequent flights.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

MOD confirms suspected Iranian drone strike on RAF base in Cyprus

Iran conducted a suspected drone strike on RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus with no casualties reported, prompting UK Armed Forces defensive response at heightened force protection levels.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Starmer chairs Cobra meeting after strikes by US and Israel on Iran

The UK activated emergency protocols and deployed additional military assets to the Middle East while prioritizing British nationals' safety amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Declan Power: Why mysterious Russian ship with internal 'moon pool' is a cause for concern

The 'research' vessel Yantar presents a significant defence and national security challenge
Miscellaneous
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Russian spy ship enters British waters and shines lasers at military pilots

Russian spy ship Yantar entered UK waters and aimed lasers at RAF pilots, prompting increased naval and RAF monitoring and changes to rules of engagement.
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