EU diplomatic arm proposed naval mission take ‘primary role’ in clearing Strait of Hormuz mines, document shows

Written on 06/03/2026
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The European Union's diplomatic service has proposed that the bloc's Aspides naval mission take "the primary role" in clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz "when conditions allow" as Europe's contribution ⁠to a Franco-British-led initiative, ⁠according to a document seen by Reuters.