France has stated that it cannot confirm whether mines have been placed in the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement came after U.S. media reported that at least ten mines had been detected in the area. French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin told France Info radio that she currently has no confirmation on the matter but that France is preparing for any necessary mine-clearing operations.

Vautrin added that France and the United Kingdom are considering a potential joint mission in the region. As part of this preparation, a French mine-clearing vessel stationed at the country's base in Djibouti is being readied for deployment. The statement reflects France’s cautious stance amid reports of heightened maritime security concerns in the strategic waterway.

Further details about the reported mines or the timeline of any mission have not been confirmed, leaving the situation under close observation by French authorities.