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- The United Kingdom has increased its Gulf presence to 1,000 troops and deployed Typhoon jets and Sky Sabre to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
- Defence Secretary John Healey (UK Defence Secretary) spoke from Qatar and condemned Iran's expanding attacks.
- He said the UK's role remains defensive, despite criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Healey noted talks with Gulf leaders on securing the Strait of Hormuz and a collaborative approach beyond military action.
