President Trump confirmed the completion of a covert four-month operation by the US Navy to remove Iranian naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz using divers and underwater robots. Shipping companies remain cautious due to the risk of Iran re-laying mines and ongoing missile and drone threats, according to The Zioneer.
President Trump confirmed on Monday that the U.S. Navy has completed a covert four-month operation to clear Iranian naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz. The operation involved specialized dive teams and autonomous underwater vehicles using sonar to locate the mines and controlled detonations to neutralize them. Trump's confirmation follows a report earlier today by the Financial Times, which first disclosed the secret mission. Shipping companies remain wary, citing the risk that Iran could re-establish minefields and the continued threat of missile and drone attacks in the waterway.
The clearance is the latest in a series of U.S. operations to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. Previous Zioneer reporting has documented the U.S. Navy's efforts to counter Iranian naval mines and fast-boat attacks.
No further details on the timeline of the operation or the number of mines removed were disclosed.
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