Grant Shapps
British Defense Secretary
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View Timeline →Decisive Victory for the Labour Party in Britain; Sunak Accepts Defeat
The Labour Party has achieved a decisive victory in the early parliamentary elections in Britain, securing up to 410 seats, while the Conservatives face their…
Putin's Order to Identify Seizable U.S. Assets in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the identification of U.S. assets in Russia for potential seizure in retaliation for the confiscation of Russian assets in…
UK Defense Minister: We Have Evidence of 'Deadly Aid' Flowing from China to Russia
UK Defense Minister Grant Shapps accused China of sending deadly aid to Russia for the Ukraine war, citing a significant increase in trade between the…
Exclusive: The U.S. Strongly Condemns the IRGC's 'Piracy'
The U.S. condemned Iran's seizure of the 'MSC Aris' cargo ship, calling it piracy and a violation of international law. The incident has drawn international…
UK Defense Minister: Iran Must Immediately End Its Destabilizing Behavior
The UK Defense Minister condemned Iran's seizure of the 'MSC Aries' cargo ship, calling it a violation of international law and demanding the crew's immediate…
Royal Navy Preparing for Evacuation Operations of British Citizens from the Region
The Royal Navy is preparing to evacuate British citizens from the Middle East due to potential Iranian missile threats against Israel. The UK government has…
Failed Houthi Attack in the Red Sea; Missiles Did Not Hit 'Pinocchio'
The U.S. Central Command reported that Houthi forces attempted to strike a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea but missed, causing no damage. This…
Reuters: The European Union Plans to Respond to Iran's Military Support for Russia with 'New and Significant Measures'
The European Union is set to impose new measures against Iran in response to its military support for Russia, particularly regarding the potential transfer of…
Britain Increases Budget for Construction of 10,000 Drones to Send to Ukraine
Britain is increasing its budget to supply Ukraine with 10,000 drones to aid in its conflict with Russia, adding $160 million to a previously committed…
British Defense Minister Claims Iran Has Supplied Ballistic Missiles to Russia
British Defense Minister Grant Shapps claims Iran has supplied ballistic missiles to Russia, following reports of significant missile deliveries. The US warns of potential international…
Blinken: We Will Hold Those Responsible for Attacks on American Forces in Jordan Accountable
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Defense Minister Grant Shapps discussed the recent attacks on American forces in Jordan, emphasizing accountability for the…
U.S. and U.K. Defense Ministers Discuss 'Escalation of Attacks by Iran-aligned Militant Groups'
U.S. and U.K. defense ministers discussed the rising threats from Iran-aligned militant groups, particularly the Houthi rebels targeting commercial ships in the Red Sea. This…
British Defense Minister Expresses Concern; Iran's 83.7% Uranium Enrichment Has No Justification
British Defense Minister Grant Shapps expressed serious concerns about Iran's uranium enrichment levels and the destabilizing actions of its proxy groups in the Middle East.…
David Cameron Warns Houthis About Threats to Free Shipping in the Red Sea
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron warned the Houthis in Yemen against threatening free shipping in the Red Sea, stating that London would take military action…
Britain Warns Islamic Republic About 'Thugs' Houthis: The World’s Patience is Running Thin
British Defense Minister Grant Shapps warned Iran about the actions of the Houthis, stating that global patience is running thin. The U.S. and its allies…
UK Defense Minister Warns Houthis: End Attacks on Ships
UK Defense Minister Grant Shapps warned the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen to stop their attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea following a series…
Britain Warns of Continued Attacks in the Red Sea: 'International Action' Will Follow
UK officials, including Foreign Secretary David Cameron, have warned of international action against Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, which are disrupting global…
British Defense Minister: We Are Ready to Attack Houthi Rebels in Yemen
The British Defense Minister has announced that the UK is considering military action against Houthi rebels in Yemen due to their attacks on commercial shipping…
Britain Downs Suspicious Drone Over the Red Sea
The British Navy shot down a suspicious drone targeting commercial ships in the Red Sea, linked to Houthi attacks on vessels in the region. The…
A British Naval Ship Deployed for 'Security Operations' in the Persian Gulf
Britain has deployed the Royal Navy ship 'Diamond' to the Persian Gulf for security operations aimed at strengthening regional security and preventing tensions from escalating…