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AH-64 Apache attack helicopters are dominating Iran's southern flank during Operation Epic Fury, destroying Iranian drones and small boats in the Straits of Hormuz. The operation aims to secure vital shipping lanes and counter Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Ukraine and the UK have announced a new military partnership to counter drone threats, with Ukraine offering its combat experience. Meanwhile, the UK faces complex challenges in protecting oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, requiring allied cooperation due to limited naval resources and significant regional dangers.
US Marines have been deployed to the Middle East in a significant escalation aimed at countering Iranian threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes as allies face pressure to bolster naval escorts, highlighting the limited capacity of the Royal Navy and the complex geopolitical challenges ahead.
President Donald Trump is urging allies to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran. While the UK and France have deployed military assets, they are not committed to escorting commercial vessels. Iran maintains it will restrict passage for U.S. and Israeli-linked ships, creating uncertainty in global shipping lanes.
