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US Navy clears mines in Strait of Hormuz

The US Navy is conducting mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz to restore the official transit route amid its blockade of Iranian ports.

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Strait of Hormuz
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Monday, 20 April 2026 at 02:00 UTC
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The US Navy is reportedly conducting naval mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz. The objective is to restore the official transit route through the strategic waterway. This activity occurs amid the ongoing US naval blockade of Iranian ports, which has severely disrupted shipping. The operation represents a continued effort to assert control over the strait while attempting to mitigate risks to international navigation.
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