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WorldPublished: 16 June 2026 at 12:21

France, Britain and Other Countries Plan to Send Ships to Strait of Hormuz

A coalition led by Britain and France has been preparing for months to send minesweepers and other ships to secure the Strait of Hormuz after the fighting ends, and that moment may be imminent.

Foto: The New York Times

For months, a coalition led by Britain and France has been preparing to send minesweepers and other ships to secure the Strait of Hormuz once the fighting ends. This preparation has been ongoing for a considerable period. Now, according to reports, that moment may finally be here. The coalition includes Britain and France as leaders, and likely other countries. The ships to be deployed include minesweepers and other vessels. The objective is to secure the strait after the conflict. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway for global trade. The preparations have been underway for several months. Deployment may occur soon. The coalition is ready to act as soon as hostilities cease. This indicates that the dispatch could be imminent.

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