The naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz that US allies are proposing as a follow-up to a deal to end the Iran war would aim to reassure crews and shipping insurers that vessels can safely navigate the narrow waterway again, by removing any explosive mines and potentially providing military escorts. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT France and the UK have been working on the plans for months. French President Emmanuel Macron floated the idea back in March when the war was raging, saying warships