The United Kingdom will deploy military assets to the Gulf region following a peace deal concerning the Strait of Hormuz, the Defence Secretary confirmed.

The deployment will include Typhoon fighter jets, drone boats, and mine-hunting systems as part of Britain's commitment to securing the strategic waterway. The Defence Secretary announced these commitments, though specific details about the timeline and scope of the deployment were not immediately provided.

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime chokepoint through which a significant portion of the world's oil supply passes, making its security vital to global energy markets and international trade.

The announcement comes in the aftermath of what officials described as a peace deal related to the strait, though the specific terms and parties involved in the agreement were not detailed in the initial confirmation.

The deployment represents a significant military commitment by the UK to maintain stability in the strategically important Gulf region.