The UK’s is set to lead a coalition of countries including the France to help sweep the Strait of Hormuz for mines and reopen it to oil tanker traffic, according to a report.
London is working to organize a summit of 30-some nations that had agreed to provide “appropriate efforts” to reopen the strait, according to Politico.
Additionally, the UK said it is looking to send a either a Royal Navy mine sweeper ship or hire a civilian ship that can launch mine sweeping drones into the area, The Times reported.
Iran still has at least a dozen mines in the narrow shipping lane that are imperiling commercial shipping traffic, according to a report.
However, the British government believes there is a safe path through the strait, according to a new report, as a few tankers made it safely through the chokepoint.
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London is working to organize a summit of 30-some nations that had agreed to provide “appropriate efforts” to reopen the strait, according to Politico.
Additionally, the UK said it is looking to send a either a Royal Navy mine sweeper ship or hire a civilian ship that can launch mine sweeping drones into the area, The Times reported.
Iran still has at least a dozen mines in the narrow shipping lane that are imperiling commercial shipping traffic, according to a report.
However, the British government believes there is a safe path through the strait, according to a new report, as a few tankers made it safely through the chokepoint.
UK will lead ‘Hormuz Coalition’ to reopen strait after Iran left behind deadly sea mines
Iran still has at least a dozen mines in the Strait of Hormuz, which are imperiling oil tanker traffic through the critical passage — but the US is working with the UK on a plan to clear them.
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