UK divers prep to clear Strait of Hormuz mines as London hosts talks on reopening the route
British divers are training in case mine-clearing is needed in the Strait of Hormuz, and the U.K. will offer autonomous mine-hunters as part of a proposed multinational mission to safeguard navigation, announced during London-hosted talks on reopening the strait. The move signals UK willingness to contribute amid tensions with the U.S. over involvement in the Iran-related conflict, as Washington extends the ceasefire and Iran indicates it will not negotiate until the blockade ends; Iran has also seized two ships traveling through the strait.