France has announced the deployment of mine countermeasure vessels to the Strait of Hormuz to support the safe resumption of commercial shipping through one of the world's most strategically important waterways. President Emmanuel Macron said the mission will help ensure freedom of navigation in coordination with international partners following recent diplomatic efforts to reduce regional tensions. The deployment comes amid ongoing debate over Gulf maritime security, with Iran maintaining that regional states should oversee the waterway. Britain and Oman have also expressed support for measures aimed at keeping vital shipping routes open and safeguarding global trade.
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