CENTCOM Says Strait of Hormuz Cleared of Iranian Sea Mines
CENTCOM said the U.S. military cleared Iranian sea mines from the shipping lanes, but Iran rejected the claim and questioned whether transit has resumed.
- On Thursday, Central Command announced the U.S. military cleared Iranian sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz, removing a major obstacle to restoring freedom of navigation through the vital energy route.
- President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday he was informed the Navy cleared the mines, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had laid them months ago to restrict maritime traffic.
- Central Command Commander Adm. Brad Cooper stated the military "achieved a major milestone" and warned "any ship or boat placing new mines will be immediately and systematically destroyed" under a "Zero Tolerance" policy.
- Iran refuted the U.S. claims, with deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi calling the announcement "propaganda" and maintaining the strait remains effectively closed to unauthorized vessels.
- Shipping through the chokepoint has dwindled from about 140 vessels daily to only a handful, underscoring the strategic struggle over the strait that Iran and Oman have previously discussed managing jointly.
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