# Minesweeper

A Bridge Too Far: Taiwan Rejects Symbolic Naval Mission to the Strait of Hormuz

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has rejected a legislator's proposal to send minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz, citing the technical limitations of the vessels and the need to prioritize local defense. The incident underscores the gap between symbolic geopolitical gestures and the operational reality of Taiwan's coastal-focused navy.