News France and UK Lead NATO Maritime Patrol and Mine-Sweeping Effort for Strait of Hormuz by Daniel Perez - News Editor April 25, 2026 by Daniel Perez - News Editor April 25, 2026 European NATO allies are preparing an international maritime patrol and mine-sweeping operation for the Strait of Hormuz after hostilities end, led by France and the UK, to address economic and … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail