France, Britain and Other Countries Say They’ll Send Ships to the Strait of Hormuz

NYT World Tuesday 16 June 2026, 09:05 UTC By Michael D. Shear 1 min read

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The German minesweeper Fulda may be deployed to the Strait of Hormuz.

France (LOCATION) Britain (LOCATION) the Strait of Hormuz (LOCATION) German (ORG) Fulda (LOCATION)

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