Inside the dangerous US mission that cleared Iran’s mines from Hormuz shipping lanes
The U.S. military removed sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz that Iran had placed there. American Central Command released a video update confirming the operation was complete and that transit routes had been cleared.
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10 sourcesInside the dangerous US mission that cleared Iran’s mines from Hormuz shipping lanes
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2 articlesTrump says Strait of Hormuz has been demined, warns Iran not to plant more
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2 developments- Aug 25Trump says Strait of Hormuz has been demined, warns Iran not to plant more
- Aug 28Centcom says Iranian sea mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz transit routes
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Quiet for 51 daysLast development · Aug 28 — Centcom says Iranian sea mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz transit routes