Jeremy Hunt: Britain Would Consider Joining The US In Military Action Against Iran
Tensions between the US and Iran have increased in recent weeks.
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Politics Defence Minister Pledges To Stop No-Deal Brexit
Tory leadership contenders Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt have pledged to leave the EU on 31 October with or without a deal.
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Iran UK Foreign Office Minister Meets Senior Officials In Iran
The minister called for an "urgent de-escalation" of tensions in the region.
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Politics Defence Secretary: Treasury 'Missing A Trick' On Military's Value To UK
Penny Mordaunt says she hopes the Chancellor of the Exchequer will see defence as "a very good investment".
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USA Acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan Resigns
Mr Shanahan said a "painful" family situation had been "dredged up" during the confirmation process to lead the Pentagon.
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Navy Storage Of Retired Royal Navy Submarines Costs Taxpayer £30m Per Year, Report Finds
One MP warned the lack of storage "could impact" current defence capability.
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Russia Russia Moves Closer To Pulling Out Of Arms Treaty With US
The move comes after the US gave notice of its intention to withdraw from the INF Treaty earlier this year.
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Politics 'All Options' To Be Examined If Iran Breaches Nuclear Deal, Downing Street Says
Military chiefs have been summoned for a COBRA meeting in Whitehall.
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Politics Jeremy Hunt Brands Corbyn 'Pathetic' Over Response To Gulf Tanker Attacks
His comments came after Jeremy Corbyn said there was "no credible evidence" Iran was behind the attack on two oil tankers.
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Veterans Defence Secretary Joins Fight To Stop BBC Charging Over 75s For Licence Fee
Penny Mordaunt said the BBC's decision to discontinue its free TV licences for over 75s would negatively impact veterans.
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World Former PM Sir John Major Warns US Trade War With China Could Spark Military Conflict
The warning came as the former prime minister opened the annual London Conference of the Chatham House think tank.
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USA Trump Considers Military Boost For Poland
Some 4,000 US service personnel already serve there on rotation from their bases in the United States.
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USA Bill Clinton Honoured 20 Years After End Of Kosovo War
A 78-day NATO bombing campaign ended the 1998-99 conflict, which saw more than 10,000 people killed.
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Politics May And Macron Mark D-Day 75th Anniversary In France
The Prime Minister was joined by the French President at a ceremony marking the creation of the British Normandy Memorial.
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Northern Ireland Veteran Loses Bid For Jury Trial Over Northern Ireland Shooting
Dennis Hutchings is due to stand trial in Belfast in relation to the fatal shooting of a man with learning difficulties.
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Army Defence Secretary Wants 'Acceptable Salary' For UK Military Personnel
Penny Mordaunt said wages are a spending priority for her.