US Navy Clears Mines from Strait of Hormuz
4 sources · first reported 2d ago
The US Navy has cleared mines from the Strait of Hormuz, according to CENTCOM. The operation involved Navy divers, SEALs, and air power to remove Iranian sea mines from the shipping lanes. The declaration comes six months into the war with Iran and four months after the US started mine clearance operations.
Why it matters
The clearance of mines from the Strait of Hormuz is significant for maintaining safe shipping lanes and preventing disruptions to global trade. The operation demonstrates the US military's capabilities in explosive ordnance disposal and mine countermeasures.
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