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Europeans Wary of Committing Naval Power to Hormuz Quickly

European officials are hesitant to commit naval vessels to demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz due to concerns about crew safety and unclear operational details. US President Donald Trump's aggressive timeline—end of week—has complicated discussions with allies at the Group of Seven Summit in France. Specialized demining vessels are slow and lack defensive weaponry, making them vulnerable to attack, while the US lacks sufficient demining capabilities and requires allied support.