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British military to help US plan reopening of Strait of Hormuz: The Times

This week, a small team of British military officers was dispatched to US Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida to help plan reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
On Wednesday, Iran's Pars gasfield was struck, prompting Tehran to threaten wider attacks after an attack on Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar pushed oil over $111 a barrel.
Planners say the route is complicated by mines and underwater drones, making naval escorts hazardous, and officials say the Royal Navy is unlikely to send warships into the Strait of Hormuz while the conflict continues.
The UK is convening allies to develop a full package of measures, including insurance and defense buys, while emphasising non-military options to protect trade, said ministers.
Discussions focus on a multinational approach, with ministers warning of the significant resources required to secure the waterway; the White House has considered deploying thousands of US troops and sending forces to Kharg Island, but past escorts required 30 warships.

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