The US has begun searching for mines in the Strait of Hormuz to restore shipping
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The US has launched an operation to search for and neutralize Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz to restore shipping. Demining could take up to six months, and trust in safety will take longer to restore.
The US announced the start of an operation to search for and neutralize mines in the Strait of Hormuz to restore safe navigation through the key oil route. This was reported by Associated Press, writes UNN.
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US President Donald Trump stated that the country's Navy is already conducting work to clear the waters of Iranian mines.
According to Pentagon representatives, demining may take up to six months. This information was voiced during a closed briefing for Congress. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not confirm the exact timelines, but did not refute such an assessment.
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We are confident in our ability to neutralize any mines we detect within the established timeframe
Doubts about safety
Experts note that even after the operation is completed, restoring confidence in the route's safety may take more time.
We don't even need to lay mines — you just need to make people believe that you have laid them
The Strait of Hormuz is critically important for the world economy, as about 20% of global oil supplies pass through it.