Britain has started sending a warship to accompany all British-flagged vessels t...
LONDON - Britain has started sending a warship to accompany all British-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a change in policy announced on Thursday after the government previously said it did not have resources to do so.
“The Royal Navy has been tasked to accompany British-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz, either individually or in groups, should sufficient notice be given of their passage,” a government spokesman said. The change of policy was not the result of a change made by new Prime Minister Boris Johnson, as the government had been working on the plan for a few days, according to a official, who asked not to be named.The UK Chamber of Shipping trade association, which previously called for more protection of merchant vessels in the area, welcomed the change.
On July 10 the Montrose saw off an apparent attempt by Iranian vessels to block the passage of a British oil tanker at the northern entrance of Hormuz. “The vessels must have the authorization to fire warning shots, and also, if necessary, target rounds against boats and helicopters. If not, the Iranians will call our bluff and board, even if escorted,” said Gray, co-founder of British company MNG Maritime, which runs a UK regulated floating armory some 26 nautical miles from the coast of the United Arab Emirates.
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