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2026-03-03 Britain

FRANCE sends warships to defend British base from Iran: Embarrassed Starmer 'considers' deploying Royal Navy destroyer as Macron protects Cyprus

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Posted by Skidmark 2026-03-03 09:17|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1787 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Iran

1 How the mighty have fallen.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2026-03-03 11:03|| 2026-03-03 11:03|| Front Page Top

2 "Where is Boaty McBoatface?"

How old do you have to be to remember when England ruled the seas?

Posted by SteveS 2026-03-03 11:26|| 2026-03-03 11:26|| Front Page Top

3 The Destroyer is still in UK waters as of a few hours ago.

Posted by Ulailet+Thud3602 2026-03-03 11:29|| 2026-03-03 11:29|| Front Page Top

4 I don't understand how Starmer remains in power.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2026-03-03 11:36|| 2026-03-03 11:36|| Front Page Top

5 Like Mossad said:
"It doesn't matter who is elected today, their fate is already sealed - only the Iranian people will choose their future leader."

Posted by Skidmark 2026-03-03 13:52|| 2026-03-03 13:52|| Front Page Top

6 Wiki except: "
1 ship of the line
2 aircraft carriers
10 submarines
6 destroyers
7 frigates
8 offshore patrol vessels
8 mine countermeasures vessels
18 fast patrol boats
2 survey ships
1 ice patrol ship"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Navy

Posted by NoMoreBS 2026-03-03 17:08|| 2026-03-03 17:08|| Front Page Top

7 #4 The alternatives are worse.

Posted by Grom the Affective 2026-03-03 17:22|| 2026-03-03 17:22|| Front Page Top

8 Wut the HMS Victory?

I don't understand how Starmer remains in power.

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Posted by swksvolFF 2026-03-03 17:26|| 2026-03-03 17:26|| Front Page Top

9 The Brits have 134 flag officers in their navy.

Posted by Super Hose 2026-03-03 19:59|| 2026-03-03 19:59|| Front Page Top

10 I don't understand how Starmer remains in power.

I suspect both Labour and Tories are terrified that if they actually go to elections the anti-immigrant populists will actually win this time, and then both historical parties will be toast.

Posted by trailing wife 2026-03-03 21:36|| 2026-03-03 21:36|| Front Page Top

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