US President Donald Trump stated that agreements with Iran stipulate the Strait of Hormuz will open for navigation immediately after a memorandum of understanding is signed, with US minesweepers already deployed.
Russia's Sredne-Nevsky Shipyard laid down the Dmitry Glukhov minesweeper on April 24, 2026, the sixteenth ship of Project 12700 (Alexandrit). The new-generation minesweepers feature automated control systems, modern sonar, and fiberglass hulls, designed to replace aging Soviet-era vessels. The lead ship Aleksandr Obukhov entered service in 2016, with plans for approximately 40 ships by the Navy.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stated the UK will not participate in enforcing a US military blockade of Iran's ports, prioritizing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to stabilize energy prices.
