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UK Naval Fleet ‘Parlous State’ Amid Iran Crisis, Warns Admiral
A former Royal Navy commander has warned the UK's fleet is in a "parlous state" as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz. Amidst concerns over Iran's threats and a lack of modern vessels, the government is considering deploying mine-hunting drones. The admiral cited decades of underinvestment as the root cause of the critical shortage.