France Deploys Naval Mine-Clearing Ships In Hormuz After Discussions With Oman

France has deployed mine countermeasure vessels to the Strait of Hormuz, alongside potential minehunters, escort frigates, and maritime patrol aircraft, as part of a joint international mission with the UK and Oman to secure navigation in the waterway. The presence of naval mines and ongoing trade disruptions in the Hormuz and Gulf region pose significant risks to the 20% of global oil and gas supplies transiting this critical shipping route.