Hormuz Strikes Threaten Progress on Europe’s De-mining Mission

(Bloomberg) — The UK and France’s plans to de-mine the Strait of Hormuz were dealt a setback after a fresh attacks on vessels passing through the waterway, days after Oman granted the European powers permission to help clear its southern route.

British and French mine-hunting vessels and forces are positioned to begin a limited de-mining operation in Omani waters when a military order is given, according to officials from the two European countries, who asked not to be identified as the plans haven’t been made public. 

That’s after a diplomatic breakthrough was achieved in persuading Oman to endorse the mission,