World HMS Dragon heads to Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission Published 4 hours ago on May 9, 2026 By News24x7 Share Tweet The Ministry of Defence says the ship will prepare to join an international mission to safeguard shipping, but only when fighting in the region ends. Related Topics: Up Next WHO chief reassures Tenerife residents ahead of hantavirus cruise ship arrival Don't Miss Japanese council votes to remove unconscious mayor Continue Reading Latest World19 minutes ago Greek authorities conduct controlled blast of mystery naval drone explosives World54 minutes ago Rosenberg: This year’s Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different Sports1 hour ago WSL highlights: Aston Villa 0-3 Arsenal World2 hours ago Frontier Airlines plane hits and kills person on runway at Denver International Airport Sports2 hours ago Challenge Cup semi-final: St Helens 0-32 Wigan Warriors Sports2 hours ago The Prem: Leicester overpower leaders Northampton in record win Sports2 hours ago Challenge Cup highlights: St Helens 0-32 Wigan Warriors Sports3 hours ago Women’s Six Nations highlights: Italy 33-61 England Sports3 hours ago MotoGP: Marc Marquez to miss French and Catalan Grand Prix after fracturing foot in crash Sports3 hours ago Paula Blasi wins Vuelta Femenina for first Grand Tour victory