Sky News UK ‘preparing’ to send aircraft carrier into the Middle East 2 months ago The News Room Sky News host Paul Murray says the United Kingdom is “preparing” to send one of its aircraft carriers into the Middle East. Mr Murray said it will be there “in case they need to fire” into Iran. “If British assets are attacked.” Post navigation Previous Australian government, FIFA urged to protect Iranian football team | ABC NEWSNext Government considering military assistance request from Gulf States | Insiders | ABC NEWS