Europe has capacity to clear mines in Hormuz Strait, French Defence Minister says

Europe has capacity to clear mines in Hormuz Strait, French Defence Minister says French Defence Minister said on Friday that European countries, such as Belgium, the Netherlands and France, have mine clearance capacity which could help secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz. "There are capabilities to provide fully supported escort services – that is to say, in no way offensive, of course – for ships to ensure safe passage through the strait; that is what will be debated today in Paris," Catherine Vautrin tol