Royal Navy sends second warship to Gulf
- The UK is sending a warship to the Gulf to counter threats against shipping from Iran and Iranian-backed groups, in response to recent events involving Houthi rebels and the US military.
- The US has also deployed military assets to the region, including two aircraft carrier strike groups and a flagged submarine, in an effort to de-escalate the situation and deter Iran.
- In addition to the Gulf deployment, the UK is sending a task force to protect underwater infrastructure in European waters, including critical cables.
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