Sea Mines: Strait of Hormuz

(asked on 21st July 2026) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether it remains their policy to support de-mining work in the Strait of Hormuz.


Answered by
Lord Coaker Portrait
Lord Coaker
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
This question was answered on 29th July 2026

The UK and France continue to lead the Multinational Military Mission to coordinate international efforts to support restoration of freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. This includes mine clearance operations that can only begin once there is a stable security environment.

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