U.S. Navy Launches Mine-Clearing Mission in Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Talks

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U.S. Navy Launches Mine-Clearing Mission in Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Talks
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Two U.S. guided-missile destroyers entered the Strait of Hormuz to locate and clear naval mines, aiming to restore safe commercial shipping as negotiators discuss an extended cease-fire; Iran denies passage while U.S. officials say additional assets will join the clearance in coming days, underscoring the strait’s critical role for global energy flows.

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