The Pentagon told Congress it could take six months to clear Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz, with the effort likely starting only after the war ends.
The Pentagon added that any mine-clearing operation is unlikely to be carried out until the U.S. war with Iran ends.
The Washington Post confirms the timeline, citing US officials.
The briefing specified that a clearance operation is unlikely to begin until the end of the war with Iran.
The Washington Post report adds the specific detail that Iran may have placed up to 20 naval mines, according to the Pentagon's briefing to Congress.
The Washington Post report adds that Iran's intent in placing the mines was to direct shipping into its own corridor.
The report adds that the clearance effort likely would not begin until after the war with Iran ends.