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British Submarine with Tomahawk Missiles Deployed to Arabian Sea

Published March 22, 2026, 07:05
British Submarine with Tomahawk Missiles Deployed to Arabian Sea

A British nuclear-powered submarine, HMS Anson, has reportedly been deployed to the Arabian Sea and is on standby for potential military operations in the Middle East, according to the Daily Mail. The submarine is equipped with Tomahawk missiles and Spearfish torpedoes and has traveled approximately 5,500 miles from Perth, Australia. This deployment is believed to be linked to the escalating tensions in the region and the potential use of British bases by the US for strikes on Iran. The Daily Mail reports that the submarine is awaiting orders from London and that any attack order would need to be approved by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. HMS Anson communicates regularly with the British Armed Forces headquarters in Northwood. This development comes amid a period of increased military activity in the region, as international powers closely monitor developments surrounding maritime security and the relationship between Washington and Tehran. However, Reuters reports it is unable to independently verify the information, and the British Ministry of Defence has not commented on the report.