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The UK Defence Secretary has convened business leaders to discuss increasing threats to critical submarine infrastructure. The government is calling for cooperation to enhance the protection of undersea cables.
The United States has deployed a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as the war with Iran continues, following the earlier deployment of the USS George H.W. Bush and ongoing repairs for the USS Ford, underscoring a heightened military posture.
Air cargo prices are skyrocketing due to disruptions in key shipping lanes caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This has forced many carriers to reroute their vessels, leading to longer transit times and increased operational costs, which are then passed on to consumers.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed to President Nikos Christodoulides that Cyprus was not a target of Iranian missile strikes, clarifying earlier statements by UK Defence Secretary John Healey. “Prime Minister Keir Starmer called regarding the ongoing regional developments. He confirmed clearly and unequivocally that Cyprus was not a target,” Christodoulides said on X […]
John Healey warns of ‘very real and rising threat’ from Iran as US and Israeli military action divides political opinion US-Israel war on Iran – latest updates The UK defence secretary has said few…
John Healey stated his ambition to be the first UK Defence Secretary to deploy British troops to Ukraine, aiming for the war to end by 2026.
Sir Ben Wallace, former UK Defence Secretary, criticized government ministers for suggesting the UK could police the Strait of Hormuz, calling the idea 'a fantasy'. He accused them of 'taking the public for fools' following John Healey's remarks on UK defense readiness.
The Amir of Qatar held a meeting with the UK defence secretary, as reported by the Qatar Tribune.
A rifle-wielding man, identified as a Lebanese immigrant who lost relatives in an Israeli strike in Lebanon, attacked a Detroit-area synagogue and was killed in a shootout. Police operations were underway following the gunfire exchange.
The Cyprus government denied reports of a threat to the island, after UK Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed on Sunday that Iran had fired two missiles towards Cyprus. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Sunday: “Regarding statements and reports referring to the launching of missiles towards Cyprus, it is clarified that this is not true […]
The UK Defence Secretary stated that British military personnel in Bahrain were within hundreds of yards of an Iranian strike, putting them and civilians at risk.
The UK's Defence Secretary stated that the US should evaluate the UK based on its actions, particularly the 'invaluable' use of its military bases in the Gulf region for US operations in Iran, rather than social media exchanges.
The British Ministry of Defence announced that Typhoon and F-35 fighter jets carried out overnight missions to protect British interests amidst the latest developments in the Middle East, with the UK defence secretary stating British forces are operating '24/7'.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey stated there would be 'no repeat of Iraq’s mistakes' in relation to Iran, while also addressing his leadership ambitions.
Cyprus Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas has categorically denied reports that Iranian missiles were fired towards Cyprus, directly contradicting claims made by UK Defence Secretary John Healey.
Former UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace criticized Nigel Farage, accusing him of performing a 'Trump-style stunt' with a failed aid mission to the Chagos archipelago, emphasizing that MPs require pre-clearance for such visits.