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UK says it remains in talks over escorting ships through strait of Hormuz

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UK says it remains in talks over escorting ships through strait of Hormuz
Officials say military planners liaising with US Central Command but situation remains too dangerous for anything to happen soon
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Officials say military planners liaising with US Central Command but situation remains too dangerous for anything to happen soon

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Britain has said it remains involved in discussions with the US and European allies over escorting merchant shipping through the strait of Hormuz but the situation remains too dangerous for it to happen soon.

Iran is still considered to pose a threat and to have a wide range of weapons available – from cruise missiles to sea drones – despite 19 days of US-led bombing of its navy and coastal sites.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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