Event Brief
UPDATED May 16, 2026 at 9:08 AM ET
May 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
Why HMS Dragon is heading to the Strait of Hormuz
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The Royal Navy is sending HMS Dragon to the Strait of Hormuz, prompting questions about the mission’s purpose.
WHO: Royal Navy
WHAT: The Royal Navy dispatches HMS Dragon to the Strait of Hormuz.
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 11:48 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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