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<p>Assessments have been conducted by in-theatre and UK based personnel, which concluded
that the vast majority of the interactions in recent months between HMS MONTROSE and
the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps were safe and professional. Where there were
active attempts to interfere with passage of British vessels, HMS MONTROSE responded
within extant military direction.</p><p>The UK has deployed additional warships to
the Gulf to ensure a consistent presence to reassure the merchant vessel community,
and deter any malign behaviour. The UK has also joined the International Maritime
Security Construct (IMSC), under which we will work with partner nations to ensure
the free flow of commerce through the region.</p>
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