UK nuclear submarine deploys to Arabian Sea with tomahawk missiles
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- British nuclear submarine HMS Anson arrives in Arabian Sea armed with long-range Tomahawk missiles.
- Deployment follows expanded UK support for potential US strikes linked to Strait of Hormuz tensions.
A British nuclear-powered submarine has been deployed to the Arabian Sea, armed with Tomahawk cruise missiles capable of long-range strikes, amid rising tensions in the Middle East, according to a report by the Daily Mail.
Advanced strike capability
The submarine, HMS Anson, is part of the Royal Navy’s Astute-class fleet and is equipped with Tomahawk Block missiles capable of hitting land targets at a range of up to 1,000 miles. It also carries Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes.
The vessel reportedly departed from Perth, Australia, on March 6 and is believed to be operating in deep waters north of the Arabian Sea. Its exact location remains undisclosed.
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A source told the newspaper the submarine would remain “quietly hidden,” with only senior military leadership aware of its position.
Strategic positioning
The UK Ministry of Defence declined to comment on operational details, stating it does not provide precise information about deployments but continues to review its regional capabilities.
The move comes days after the UK government approved expanded support for US operations, allowing American forces to use British bases for potential strikes on Iranian targets linked to threats against the Strait of Hormuz.
Rising regional tensions
The deployment is part of a broader international response to escalating conflict in the region. A joint statement by six countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan, expressed readiness to support efforts ensuring safe passage through the strategic waterway.
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The countries condemned Iranian attacks on commercial shipping and called for an immediate halt to strikes on oil and gas infrastructure, while pledging support for affected states through the United Nations.
The development comes amid ongoing military escalation between Iran and ‘Israel’, alongside U.S. involvement in strikes targeting Iranian facilities. Iran has responded with missile and drone attacks, including strikes on southern areas of ‘Israel’.
