UK will lead ‘Hormuz Coalition’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz after Iran left behind deadly sea mines
The UK is set to lead a coalition of countries to help sweep the Strait of Hormuz for mines and reopen it to oil tanker traffic. Iran has left behind deadly sea mines in the strait, imperiling commercial shipping traffic, and the UK believes there is a safe path through the strait.
The UK will lead a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The coalition includes France and aims to sweep the strait for mines. Iran has left behind deadly sea mines, including Maham 3 and Maham 7 limpet mines. The UK plans to send a Royal Navy mine sweeper ship or hire a civilian ship to launch mine sweeping drones. The US military has destroyed at least 44 Iranian mine layers. Despite dangers, some ships have been able to cross the strait without triggering mines.
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