Britain To Release Seized Tanker If Cargo Does Not Break EU Sanctions, Hunt Says
Anglo-Iranian tension remains high after the shipping attacks in the Gulf and the intervention of HMS Montrose in another incident.
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Iran 'Dangerous Game': Iran Demands UK Releases Seized Oil Tanker
Royal Marines seized an Iranian tanker last week as tensions with Iran continue to rise.
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Northern Ireland Boris Johnson Pledges To Protect Troubles Veterans From 'Unfair Prosecution'
Boris Johnson's leadership rival Jeremy Hunt has also vowed to do the same.
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Navy Iran Tensions Show Royal Navy Needs Extra Funding, Jeremy Hunt Says
Tory leadership hopeful Jeremy Hunt said "we have run down the Navy too much".
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Politics Tory Leaders Debate: How Did Defence Fare?
It was the pair's last televised debate before one of them is named Prime Minister.
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USA US Plans To Create Task Force To Safeguard Gulf Waters
Marine General Joseph Dunford, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, wants a joint diplomatic and military operation.
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Politics Labour Calls For Review Of Military Recruitment Barriers
Nia Griffith said "just 10" of this year's 600-strong cadet intake to Sandhurst were from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.
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Politics Theresa May Thanks The Military In Farewell Defence Speech
The Prime Minister has acknowledged a 'debt of gratitude' for their efforts under her premiership.
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Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Veterans' Investigations 'A Deep Insult', Former Defence Minister Says
Conservative Mark Francois claims the IRA fighters have been let off "scot-free".
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Northern Ireland 'Clear Majority' Oppose Amnesty For Troubles Veterans
About 17,500 members of the public took part in a Government consultation.
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News Paratroopers Who Used Corbyn Picture For Target Practice Avoid Sacking
Jeremy Corbyn said he was shocked at the video which surfaced on social media.
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Politics What Will Be The UK's Middle East Strategy After Brexit?
As tensions between the US and Iran continue to rise, how might the UK pursue its interest and support allies in the region after Brexit?
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Armed Forces Day Theresa May 'Proud' To Celebrate Armed Forces Day
In an Armed Forces Day video message, the Prime Minister has thanked members of the military.
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Politics Theresa May Tells Putin 'Truly Despicable' Novichok Incident Can 'Never Be Repeated'
The UK believes two Russians from Moscow's GRU military agency were behind the attack.
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Politics UK's Top UN Ambassador On The Foreign Policy Problems Facing The Next PM
Dame Karen Pierce was speaking to BFBS Radio’s Sitrep programme in the wake of recent attacks on oil tankers in Iran.
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Politics NATO Defence Ministers Sign-Off On New Space Policy
The alliance has announced a programme to deter threats to satellites and communications.