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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.
British forces based in Iraq shot down two drones overnight, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.
Western officials said the situation in the Middle East is developing ‘almost every hour and could go on for some time’
UK military planes are defending Cyprus and Qatar from Iranian missiles and drones, Defence Secretary John Healey revealed on Sunday, as he confirmed Iran fired two missiles towards the direction of Cyprus. “When our UK planes fly from Qatar, they are protecting against any missiles or drones directed towards Qatar,” Healey told Sky News. “When […]
China and Pakistan have jointly proposed a five-point peace plan for the Middle East, urging a ceasefire after a month-long war, as Iran's Revolutionary Guards continue to issue warnings against US companies like Apple, Google, and Meta, citing retaliation for 'targeted assassinations' of Iranian leaders.
British forces based in Iraq shot down two drones overnight, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.
Videos showing an explosion at the RAF Akrotiri Base in Cyprus emerged on social media.
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.
Iran has rejected US President Trump's warnings about the safety of its team at the World Cup, with the team labeling the US as unfit to host the tournament. This follows Iran's shock announcement of its refusal to participate in the 2026 World Cup, escalating the geopolitical dispute into the realm of global athletics.
British forces based in Iraq shot down two Iranian drones overnight, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.
British military personnel at a base in Bahrain were "within several hundred yards" of a strike, the defence secretary says.
Former Prime Minister Johnson has urged the UK to deploy troops to peaceful parts of Ukraine in non-fighting roles.