Paris. France is deploying mine-clearing military equipment in West Asia to restore safe navigation from the Strait of Hormuz, French President Emmanuel Macron has said. Britain and France have announced that they will work with Oman to ensure safe passage through this strategically important waterway and are prepared to deploy a broad multinational mission if necessary. In a message posted on the social media platform X, President Macron said, 'France has deployed mine-clearing equipment in the Middle East, including two 'Minehunters', two 'frigates', and a maritime patrol aircraft, which are ready to contribute with our partners to fully resume navigation...