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Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-iran-europe-exclusive/exclusive-britain-wins-early-european-support-for-hormuz-naval-mission-idUSKCN1UI2C9

Britain Winning European Support for Hormuz Naval Mission

(Reuters) Robin Emmott - France, Italy and Denmark have given initial support for a British plan for a European-led naval mission to ensure safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, senior EU diplomats said Tuesday. "Britain's request, rather than Washington's, makes it easier for Europeans to rally round this," one senior EU diplomat said. "Freedom of navigation is essential."

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