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Peacekeeping Operations: Strait of Hormuz

Commons · Question 4681 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 8 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by James McMurdock

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, what rules of engagement will

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 8 Jun 2026

Under UK and French leadership, over 40 nations are engaged in planning to support maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, with the nature and extent of contributions still being developed. The UK contribution, including its scale, duration and personn...