LONDON: A UK warship due to be sent to Cyprus amid the US and Israel’s war with Iran will not set sail from Britain until next week, Western officials said Wednesday. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Tuesday that he was deploying HMS Dragon, a Type 45 defense destroyer to aid Britain’s “defensive operations” in the region. Starmer also said he was sending two Wildcat helicopters with counter-drone capabilities.

Defence secretary has not made a final decision but multiple sources say the deployment of HMS Duncan is under consideration

Defence sources say deployment of HMS Duncan to better protect base on Mediterranean island is under discussion