"The UK military also offered to deploy mine-hunting drones and specialist divers to help clear the strait mined by Iran but no decision has been made on whether HMS Dragon or another warship would also be deployed."
"John Healey, the defence secretary, told planners present that their task was to develop practical military options and a coordinated joint plan to safeguard freedom of navigation in the strait."
"The UK and other countries have said they will not participate in forcing open the strait with military action against Iran, but the UK and France are willing to act if there is a peace deal or sustainable ceasefire."
Britain is ready to send RAF Typhoons from Qatar to patrol the Strait of Hormuz following the Iran war. The UK military proposed deploying mine-hunting drones and divers to clear mines laid by Iran. A meeting with 30 countries, including Germany and Australia, was held to discuss military options for safeguarding navigation in the strait. The UK and France are open to acting if a peace deal is reached, but will not engage in military action against Iran. The status of the multinational mission remains uncertain.
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