EU proposes Aspides naval mission takes ‘primary role’ in clearing Strait of Hormuz of mines | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-06-03 22:22 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Europe, World News
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The EU's diplomatic service has proposed that the bloc's Aspides naval mission take “the primary role” in clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz “when conditions allow” as Europe’s contribution to a Franco-British-led initiative, according to a document seen by Reuters.
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