UK Considers Deploying Interceptor Drones to Middle East Amid Iranian Threats

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering deploying thousands of UK-made "Octopus" interceptor drones to the Middle East to counter Iranian Shahed drone threats. Originally intended to support Ukraine against Russia, military officials are evaluating repurposing this system for regional defense. This potential move aligns with calls from former US President Donald Trump for international naval cooperation to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy route. The report remains unverified by some agencies.