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strikeJun 2, 2026
UK-France mission to secure Strait of Hormuz ‘a catch-22’, says Marco Rubio
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A proposed mission by the UK and France to secure the Strait of Hormuz once the Iran war ends has been branded a catch-22 by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The top diplomat questioned the need for naval escorts “if no one’s shooting”, but acknowledged it could provide initial reassurance to shipping.
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A proposed mission by the UK and France to secure the Strait of Hormuz once the Iran war ends has been branded a catch-22 by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The top diplomat questioned the need for naval escorts “if no one’s shooting”, but acknowledged it could provide initial…
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