Fear of mines alone could disrupt Strait of Hormuz shipping, warns French admiral

The Strait of Hormuz has reopened under a new United States-Iran agreement, but maritime safety remains uncertain. According to RFI, former French Navy Admiral Eric Lavault—an expert in mine detection—warns that even without confirmed proof of mines, the waterway must be thoroughly inspected before commercial traffic can safely resume. The admiral's concern highlights a critical challenge: uncertainty itself may disrupt global shipping through this vital chokepoint.

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