Europeans wary of committing naval power to Hormuz quickly

🌐 The Japan Times (Japan) —

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European officials express concern over committing naval power swiftly to the Strait of Hormuz due to limited U.S. demining capabilities. Allied support is needed to ensure the waterway remains free of mines for safe navigation.

The U.S. is short on demining capabilities and needs the help of its allies to ensure the Strait of Hormuz is free of mines and safe for navigation, a European official has said.

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