Fear of mines alone could disrupt Strait of Hormuz shipping, warns French admiral

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The Strait of Hormuz has reopened under a fragile United States-Iran deal, but it remains under close watch after maritime authorities warned of suspected and confirmed mines in the area. Former French Navy Admiral Éric Lavault – who headed France's mine warfare and seabed operations, and commanded the navy's bomb-disposal divers – told RFI that even without proof the strait has been mined, it must be checked before commercial shipping can return to normal.
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