"The mission, to be launched 'as soon as conditions allow', will be strictly peaceful and defensive. Its primary goals are to reassure commercial shipping and support mine clearance operations in the strait."
"All nations with an interest in global trade are invited to join, with several already offering contributions. A military planning conference will take place in London next week to provide further details on the mission's composition."
The UK and France will spearhead a multinational mission aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. This mission will be peaceful and defensive, focusing on reassuring commercial shipping and supporting mine clearance operations. Nations interested in global trade are invited to participate, with several already expressing willingness to contribute. A military planning conference is scheduled in London next week to discuss the mission's details and composition.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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