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Italy's Navy Willing to Join Strait of Hormuz Mine-Clearing

(MENAFN) Italy's navy has signaled its readiness to join mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz once hostilities in the region come to an end, a news agency reported Wednesday, citing naval sources.

Officials were firm that any such mission would not be pursued as a solo undertaking, but rather within a structured multilateral framework, according to the news agency report.

Italy's Foreign Ministry separately reaffirmed the country's dedication to upholding freedom of navigation in accordance with international law, pledging support for maritime security through coordinated, collective international action.

The stakes for Europe are considerable. Sustained tensions in the Strait of Hormuz carry profound implications for the continent's energy supply chains, and Italian government and security officials have made clear the matter is under close and active review. Authorities have also raised the prospect of broadening maritime security operations within a wider European framework as the situation continues to evolve.

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