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The Strait of Hormuz has to be rid of an estimated 80 mines for maritime traffic to pick up again in earnest. Getty Images

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France eschews 'power struggle' with Iran to demine Hormuz

Naval defensive mission needs right political and security conditions before deployment, Paris says

Europe threatens further sanctions after Russia launches 'massive strike' on Kyiv

Russia arms 'shadow fleet' tanker in response to European interceptions

Man suspected of Nord Stream pipeline sabotage charged in Germany

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