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UK to lead coalition to clear Strait of Hormuz – report
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleLazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
A cargo ship carrying vehicles sails through the Arabian Gulf toward the Strait of Hormuz in the United Arab Emirates, March 22, 2026. (AP)
The UK’s Royal Navy will lead a “Hormuz Coalition” to reopen the key strait, The Times reports.
The UK will send mine-clearing ships along with the US and French navies, British officials tell the news outlet. Some of those vessels could be autonomous.
The UK has also offered to host a summit for the over 30 nations that signed a joint statement offering “appropriate efforts” to ensure shipping, Politico reports.
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