HMS Middleton: Strait of Hormuz
Commons · Question 118983 · Tabled 9 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential impact on minehunting and disposal capability in the a) Strait of Hormuz and b) wider Gulf region of withdrawing HMS Middleton on 25th January.
Answer
Answered by Al Carns, 17 Mar 2026
The UK is committed to supporting our interests and the interests of our allies in the Gulf region. We collaborate closely with allies and partners to maintain an Expeditionary Mine Warfare capability - this includes the introduction of the latest autonom...