Britain’s navy is preparing to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz — but only once a U.S.-Iran peace agreement is reached
The British Royal Navy is preparing a mine-clearing mission for the Strait of Hormuz, but its deployment is contingent on a U.S.-Iran peace agreement. The mission, involving the RFA Lyme Bay and advanced sea drones, aims to reopen the vital shipping lane that has been effectively closed since a conflict began in late February. This operation is part of a broader international effort to address the economic fallout from the strait's closure, which has blocked thousands of ships and impacted global energy prices. AI