France: No Confirmation of Mines in Strait of Hormuz, Ready to Intervene

The French Ministry of Defense denied today having any confirmed information regarding the presence of mines in the Strait of Hormuz, commenting on previous media reports of mines detected in the area. The Ministry affirmed that despite the uncertainty surrounding these reports, preparations are underway to handle any potential scenario requiring mine clearance. It noted the deployment of minesweepers to the region as part of a possible French-British-led mission, mentioning the presence of another French minesweeper at its base in Djibouti as a precautionary measure.