How might the UK support shipping in the Strait of Hormuz?
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Ben Chu from BBC Verify has been looking at what role the Royal Navy could play in the Strait of Hormuz.
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How might the UK support shipping in the Strait of Hormuz? Keir Starmer has confirmed the UK is working with its allies on a "viable plan" to restore freedom of navigation to the Strait of Hormuz. It comes after Donald Trump asked countries, including Britain, to send ships to to the area to keep the Strait "open and safe". Ben Chu from BBC Verify has been looking at what role the Royal Navy could play in any such operation, and the risks involved. Produced by Jemimah Herd. Motion Graphics by Mesut Ersoz. Verification by Thomas Spencer and Joshua Cheetham. More on the Iran war. 40 minutes ago Middle East Royal Navy Iran war Share Save Gazans urged to shelter as sandstorm turns skies orange Displaced Palestinians were told to secure their tents to prevent them being blown away as a storm swept through the enclave. Middle East How we know the Iran oil depot fire is real BBC Verify explains how we verified a video of a fire at an oil depot in Iran. Middle East Watch: How war in Iran may affect food and fuel prices The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how unrest in the Middle East will impact living costs around the world. Middle East 'This is war': BBC speaks to Iranians at border Iranians fleeing their country have told the BBC what life under bombardment has been like. Middle East Destruction in Beirut after overnight strikes The Israeli military said it began "a wave of strikes” hours after telling civilians living in a large swathe of southern Lebanon to leave their homes immediately. Middle East Watch: Heavy gunfire heard as BBC reports from border of Israel and Lebanon From the Israeli town of Metula on the border with Lebanon, the BBC's Jon Donnison heard what sounded like a full-on gun battle. Middle East Watch: How the US-Israel war with Iran is jeopardising shipping Ben Chu has been looking at what’s happened to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade passage. Middle East Watch: 'It was petrifying': Brits stuck in Dubai speak to the BBC The UK Government...
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