Related: Confrontation? Iran’s New Naval Exercise to Coincide With US/Israeli Drill
Haaretz and Reuters
January 7, 2012
The Royal Navy is sending its most advanced warship to the Persian Gulf, in a deployment intended to send a message to Iran following its threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, the Daily Telegraph reported.
According to the report, the HMS Daring, a Type 45 destroyer, will depart Portsmouth next Wednesday and has been equipped with new technology that will enable it to intercept any Iranian missile. It also reportedly possesses the world’s most sophisticated naval radar.
Earlier this week, British Defense Secretary Philip Hammond warned Iran against blocking the strait.
On Friday, Iran announced it will carry out more military exercises in the strait. Iran recently completed a 10-day drill in the strategic waterway.
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