US Navy Begins Clearing Mines in the Strait of Hormuz to Secure Shipping Lanes
Strait of Hormuz Maritime Security Operations·April 11 – April 11, 2026
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US Navy Begins Clearing Mines in the Strait of Hormuz to Secure Shipping Lanes
President Trump announced that the United States is starting to clear the Strait of Hormuz of sea mines. Two Navy guided-missile destroyers entered the waterway to begin these operations. U.S. Central Command confirmed the mission aims to ensure safe passage for international shipping in the Persian Gulf. The Navy ships transited the strait specifically to find and remove mines allegedly placed by Iranian forces. This de-mining effort occurs while officials from both countries continue to discuss a possible cease-fire.
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