UK considers deploying drones to the Gulf amid Iran tensions
UK's Royal Air Force has a number of Reaper drones based in nearby Kuwait and flying over Iraq and Syria
A European Union flag is seen behind a British Union Jack during an anti-brexit protest in London, Britain, January 7,2019/ Reuters
The United Kingdom is considering deploying British drones to the Gulf amid tensions with Iran, Sky News reported early on Monday.
UK's Royal Air Force (RAF) has a number of Reaper drones based in nearby Kuwait and flying over Iraq and Syria. These could be re-tasked if the decision to deploy drones to the Gulf is taken, Sky News said.
The drones will help with overhead surveillance as British warships are continuing to escort UK-flagged tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the report.
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On Friday, the UK called for broad support to tackle Gulf shipping threats after Iran seized a British-flagged oil tanker in the strait in July
