UK and France Plan to Clear Mines from Strait of Hormuz

UK and France plan a multinational operation to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran agreement to resume shipping.

2026-06-04 16:32|Last updated: 2026-06-04 16:34

UK and France Plan to Clear Mines from Strait of Hormuz — Photo: Prepared by Bond.az

After an agreement between the US and Iran to resume shipping, the UK and France have prepared multinational plans to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz.

Oxu.Az reports, citing Bloomberg, that the plan involves an international fleet.

Shipping in the Persian Gulf has nearly halted due to the US-Iran conflict. Intense negotiations are ongoing for a temporary agreement.

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