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.
- Navy Warships Cross Strait of Hormuz to Clear Mines, U.S. Says The New York Times
- IRGC Navy Warns Against Military Vessel Passage Through Strait of Hormuz WSJ
- US says two naval ships ‘transited’ Strait of Hormuz for mine-clearing Al Jazeera
- US says warships passed Hormuz amid ongoing talks with Iran DW.com
- 'This is the last warning.' Iran threatens U.S. warships after they throw down the gauntlet for winner-take-all Strait of Hormuz Fortune
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