Britain and France prepare Hormuz protection force as UK Foreign Secretary flies to Cairo (opens original article in a new tab)

Britain and France prepare a maritime force to protect the Strait of Hormuz, with the UK Foreign Secretary discussing trade and security in Egypt.

• Britain's HMS Dragon may join a maritime force to protect the Strait of Hormuz
• UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper meets Egypt to discuss trade and maritime security
• France and Britain lead a European naval force to ensure free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz