Britain was forced to plead with the US to take part in the flotilla challenging Iranian power in the Gulf after American commanders decided the Royal Navy had nothing to contribute to the mission.
Leading from behind. Alienating from the front. Whatever.
Truly, I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.
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