In light of escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly concerning the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, the UK military is exploring the deployment of two types of drones to assist in securing this vital shipping route. This move comes as the United States has urged its allies, including the UK, to bolster security measures in the region to ensure safe transit for maritime traffic, especially amid rising oil prices triggered by the geopolitical crisis. Former President Donald Trump has been vocal in encouraging the UK and other nations to send warships alongside these measures.