Europe is promoting a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without the involvement of the US, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. Britain and France are leading an initiative to form an international force to clear mines and secure shipping lanes, with the aim of restoring confidence among shipping companies. The plan would exclude the US, Israel and Iran. French President Emmanuel Macron said that the mission would be a defensive international effort and would not include “warring parties”. Diplomatic sources said that the European forces would not operate under US command. Under the proposal, military vessels, including mine-clearing ships, are expected to take part in ensuring the safe passage of commercial shipping and rebuilding confidence […]
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Read Full Article on Middle East Monitor →![A view of the vessels passing through Strait of Hormuz following the two-week temporary ceasefire reached between the United States and Iran on the condition that the strait be reopened, seen in Oman on April 08, 2026. [Shadi J. H. Alassar - Anadolu Agency]](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AA-20260408-41051776-41051765-VESSELS_PASS_THROUGH_STRAIT_OF_HORMUZ_FOLLOWING_USIRAN_CEASEFIRE-1-1.jpg)
