mo4ch:>UK mulls drone deployment to Gulf amid rising tensions with Iran – reports | Mo4ch News

Britain is considering sending unmanned aircraft to the Persian Gulf, according to reports. The drones would aid military patrols in the region purportedly aimed at protecting British vessels from Iranian naval forces.The Royal Air Force (RAF) has a number of Reaper drones stationed in Kuwait, which are currently participating in missions over Iraq and Syria. These aircraft could soon be re-assigned to provide surveillance as tankers are escorted by the British Navy through the Strait of Hormuz, Sky News reported.A senior British naval officer told the outlet that Britain believes Tehran poses a threat to merchant vessels. “The direct threat to those British merchant vessels still stands. We’ve seen nothing to suggest that Iran is going to abide by its international obligations,” Commodore Dean Bassett said.Also on rt.comUK sends 3rd warship to reinforce US-led anti-Iran armada in Persian GulfThe UK launched patrols in the Gulf following a series of maritime incidents with Iran. In ea…