Denmark to Join Mission to Reopen Hormuz Strait

Denmark will participate in an international maritime mission set up by France and Britain to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Danish government said on Tuesday.

"This will involve contributions including a group of translators, drone capabilities, staff officers, as well as the possibility of mobilizing expertise in the cyber field," Defense Minister Jeppe Bruus told reporters, refusing to provide further details on the size of the contribution, reported Al Arabiya from AFP (24/6).

The aim is "to strengthen maritime security and guarantee freedom of navigation in and around the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea," according to the draft law submitted to the Danish Parliament that is expected to be passed before the end of the week.

At least 37 cargo vessels crossed the strait on Monday, the highest maritime traffic volume since the start of the Middle East war, according to data from maritime tracking company Kpler, almost a week after the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran.

France and Britain, along with other countries, have proposed an international mission to clear the mines and secure the strategic route, which would be deployed after an agreement between the US and Iran.

A memorandum of understanding signed last week by Washington and Tehran, regulates the reopening of the strait free of charge.