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What Can the UK Learn From the Maritime Dimension of America’s War in Iran?

Professor Alessio Patalano
9 July 2026clockLong Read
Crew members of the RFA Lyme Bay craning the specialist minehunting ship RNMB Halcyon into the Arabian Sea near Oman.

Clearing the way: Crew members of the RFA Lyme Bay craning the specialist minehunting ship RNMB Halcyon into the Arabian Sea near Oman. Image: LPhot Connor Kilbride / UK MOD © Crown copyright 2026

The shortcomings in the UK’s use of maritime power during the US war with Iran will provide lessons to the government on the strategic role the Royal Navy should play in the future.

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Professor Alessio Patalano

RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, Military Sciences

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