Iran has warned that naval mines contaminate the Strait of Hormuz. France showcased a specialized mine-hunting vessel utilizing advanced drones to detect and neutralize underwater threats in the vital passage.

As the Strait of Hormuz remains at a standstill Iran has affirmed that a large part of the passage contains naval mines that will explode ships passing through. Very few companies are capable of de-mining seas. But, our colleagues at France 2 met a French one who has developed a mine hunting ship that uses high-performing drones to detect and destroy mines underwater.