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The United Kingdom and France said on July 4 that they were ready to deploy military forces to "support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz," according to reports.
The United Kingdom and France said on July 4 that they were ready to deploy military forces to "support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz," according to reports.
The statement came after Iran said ships would need IRGC permission to pass, and it signalled that European powers did not accept that requirement.
Saying forces are ready is a step short of sending them. The report gave no details on ships, timing or rules of engagement.
Any actual mission would likely be announced by the two defence ministries, and would be an important development for shipping and energy markets.
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