Lithuania Sends Soldiers to the Strait of Hormuz: Aid to US Forces in Mine Clearance
Lithuanian forces can contribute to mine clearance capabilities and resources within the mission to protect ships in the Strait of Hormuz, stated Lithuanian Chief of Staff Raimundas Vaikšnoras today.
TL;DR
- Lithuanian forces may contribute mine clearance capabilities to a mission in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The focus will be on sending mine clearance resources.
- Lithuania plans to send up to 40 soldiers to assist U.S. forces in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Great Britain previously announced plans to deploy a warship to the Middle East for maritime protection in the Strait of Hormuz.