Great Britain and France Plan Operation to Clear Threats in the Strait of Hormuz

The United Kingdom and France have agreed to launch an international mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global energy supplies and trade. The operation is expected to bring together a coalition of 15 countries to ensure freedom of navigation and strengthen maritime security in the region.

Bloomberg reports this, citing sources familiar with the operation’s preparation.

According to the agency’s sources, the militaries of several countries are already finalizing coordination efforts for an operation to clear the strait of naval mines. Participating nations have agreed to provide personnel and the necessary resources for the mission.

Sources told Reuters that the coalition will consist of 15 countries, with most expected to join the operation within weeks of its launch to avoid disrupting commercial shipping and adding further strain to maritime traffic in the region.
Meanwhile, preparations are still ongoing. In particular, the mission organizers continue to look for additional equipment, including support vessels.
Despite preparations for the operation, the deployment of forces has not yet begun. According to the agency, participating countries are waiting for an agreement between the United States and Iran that would guarantee safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and create the conditions necessary for the operation to begin.

Bloomberg’s interlocutors also reported that the mission led by Britain and France is ready to maintain contact with the Iranian authorities to resolve possible operational issues during the operation.

By the way, US and Iranian negotiators have agreed on a draft 60-day memorandum to extend the ceasefire and begin negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program.

It was previously reported that the US and Iran may soon agree on a basic agreement that should stop tensions in the region and pave the way for full-fledged negotiations on the nuclear program.

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