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The MoD has responded to criticism levelled at the Royal Navy's Operation Prosperity Guardian, where HMS Diamond and other ships were deployed to the Red Sea to protect merchant vessels from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

MoD responds to Houthi rebel response criticism

A Think Tank has said Operation Prosperity Guardian, organised by the Royal Navy and US forces, was not successful. Pictured - HMS Diamond firing her Sea Viper missile at Houthi rebel drones.

Operation to protect Red Sea from Houthi rebels not successful, report

Defence Secretary John Healey arriving on board HMS Duncan, in the eastern Mediterranean, during a visit to Cyprus to meet troops as the government steps up efforts for a potential evacuation of Lebanon with the Middle East teetering on the brink of wider war.

Royal Navy prepares HMS Duncan for Lebanon evacuation

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toast during a reception at the Mongnangwan Reception House in Pyongyang on June 19, 2024. Photo by VLADIMIR SMIRNOV/POOL/AFP - Russian state agency Sputnik - via Getty Images.

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HMS Duncan has been deployed to the Red Sea to protect vital trade routes and merchant ships from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. Pictured is the Type 45 destroyer Heading out of HMNB Portsmouth on May 27.

HMS Duncan deployed to tackle Houthi rebels in Red Sea

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Shapps meets HMS Diamond crew and vows action against Houthi rebels

HMS Diamond, a Portsmouth-based type 45 destroyer, has shot down a drone overnight in the Red Sea. Defence secretary Grant Shapps believes it was deployed by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. LPhot Henry Parks.

HMS Diamond shoots down suspected attack drone

Portsmouth-based Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond has been deployed to the Red Sea after the British ship Unity Explorer was hit by a missile. The US Military said Iranian-backed Houthi rebels are responsible.

HMS Diamond deployed after barbaric missile attack

Dr Shakardokht Jafari pictured at her home in Portsmouth.
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HMS Lancaster

Iran slams claim of Portsmouth frigate seizing anti-tank missiles as 'fake news'

HMS Lancaster

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Some of the weapons and parts seized by HMS Montrose last year

Missiles found by Royal Navy linked to Iran after a drone slip-up, says MoD

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Alireza Akbari’s has been executed in Iran.

British man executed in Iran after being accused of spying for MI6

WhatsApp to enable messaging in internet blackouts
WhatsApp has announced it will be enable messaging via proxy servers in the event of internet blackouts in the wake of the troubles in Iran
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BBC iPlayer down for thousands - causing them to miss England game

Wales National Anthem: lyrics to Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau ahead of Iran game

FIFA World Cup 2022: Why Wales football fans wear bucket hats

AL KHOR, QATAR - NOVEMBER 25: England stands for their national anthem before the match against the United States during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and USA at Al Bayt Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

England v Wales: Which channel is it on and what time is kick-off?

Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka of England are substituted during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and USA at Al Bayt Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Why is there so much stoppage time at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Joe Morrell was used as a late sub in Wales' 1-1 draw with USA on Monday.

When midfielder could be back at Blues following Wales' World Cup defeat to Iran

England boss Gareth Southgate has not ruled out his team making a gesture ahead of their game with the US to highlight human rights concerns, but said they will not be pressured into doing so.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar schedule for Friday including England

Much of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be played in its capital, Doha.

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FIFA World Cup: Blue criticised for performance at Qatar fan festival

Pop-up pub hosts a packed crowd of football fans – all enjoying budget 66p pints

England fans come to the Legends Lounge at Portsmouth FC on Monday, November 21 to watch the England v Iran World Cup match.

Pictured is: (right) Tony Thurston (64) from Farlington.

Picture: Sarah Standing (211122-6849)

World Cup 2022: England's first game against Iran proves a huge success
‘They’ve done us very proud’: England fans were left elated after a spectacular win against Iran in their first match of the World Cup 2022.
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One of the bike corrals

Bike 'corrals' to be introduced to Portsmouth to encourage people to cycle

The England players celebrate Raheem Sterling's goal in today's Group B win against Iran.
Picture: Julian Finney/Getty Images

England World Cup match ratings from 6-2 win against Iran

Alex Scott dons OneLove armband during England buildup

FIFA World Cup 2022: Concussion rules for Qatar tournament explained

Watch brilliant video of England fans making Iran predictions in Qatar

How to watch England v Iran on TV

England prepared to be fined for wearing ‘One Love’ armband

Chaos, Carlos, and a Croatian: Iran are England’s trickiest group foe

Top ten FIFA World Cup balls ranked ahead of the big kick-off in Qatar

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Rod Stewart turns down $1m gig in Qatar over controversial World Cup 2022 - his net worth, age & children?

Sir Rod Stewart snubbed $1m offer to perform in Qatar

Gareth Southgate has named his England squad for the Qatar World Cup (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

World Cup 2022: England national team’s full fixture list in Qatar

Cheetahs could be returning to India (photo: iStock)

First News: Cheetahs set to return to India

Many young asylum seekers arrive in the UK unaccompanied. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Asylum seekers who turn 18 'disappear into society'

Travel to the US remains restricted during the coronavirus pandemic (Getty Images)

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The Mad Mouse rollercoaster in Southsea. Blaise thinks 202 has had even more ups and downs than a fairground ride

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The World Health Organisation has said the world should be “in a phase of preparedness” (Photo: Getty Images)

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Three Royal Navy minehunters and a support ship, RFA Cardigan Bay have joined an international minhunting exercise in Oman. Photo: LPhot Rory Arnold.

Royal Navy warships tackle huge minehunting drill in the Gulf amid tensions with...

Latest travel advice for Italy and other coronavirus hit areas. Picture: AP Photo/Matthias Schrader

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Drivers paying over the odds as fuel costs rise despite fall in oil prices

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HMs Kent's new captain, Commander Matt Sykes, meets his crew for the first time. Photo: Royal Navy

Frigate HMS Kent gets new captain after mission in the Gulf defending ships from...

Photograph of HMS Dragon at sea.

Portsmouth destroyer HMS Dragon placed on red alert to roar into Iran crisis

Iran struck back at the United States for the killing of a top Iranian general early Wednesday, firing a series of ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases, including Ain al-Asad air base (pictured), housing US and UK troops in a major escalation that brought the two longtime foes closer to war. Photo: AP Photo/Nasser Nasser

Britain calls for calm after Iran launches revenge missile attack against the US

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