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3 days ago

Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?

Iran threatens to mine the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. Navy preparations for mine-clearing operations.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

2 of the US' 3 mine-hunting ships assigned to the Middle East were just seen in Asia

Two US Navy anti-mine littoral combat ships were spotted in Malaysia, far from their Persian Gulf base, amid concerns about Iranian mine threats to the Strait of Hormuz.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

US forces attack small boats they say are used by Iran to mine the Strait of Hormuz

US forces eliminated multiple Iranian naval vessels, March 10, including 16 minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz. The footage was released amid fears that Iran may seek to mine the strait in retaliation for a joint US-Israeli airstrike campaign that began on February 28.
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