Britain's navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace deal
The U.K.'s Royal Navy is preparing for a mine-clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz amidst ongoing tensions in the region. British sailors are stationed aboard the RFA Lyme Bay, awaiting deployment contingent on a peace agreement with Iran. The operation aims to secure a vital shipping route that has been affected by the conflict, which has blocked thousands of vessels since it began.
- ▪The Royal Navy is preparing for a mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪U.S. President Trump has criticized allies for not supporting the war effort in Iran.
- ▪At least 6,000 ships have been blocked from passing through the strait since the conflict began.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onBritain's navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace dealThe U.K.’s Royal Navy is preparing for a potential mine-clearing operation in the Strait of HormuzByEMMA BURROWS AP european security correspondentMay 23, 2026, 7:33 PM1:12UK Royal Navy personnel inspect autonomous vehicles with sonar sensor that can detect and identify mines, on RFA Lyme Bay in territory of Gibraltar, on Friday, May 22, 2026.
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