Event Brief
US turns to drones to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Filed: Apr 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Summary: The U.S. is using unmanned systems to try to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as Iran reportedly lays mines there.
WHO: The U.S.
WHAT: is using drones to try to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
WHEN: Apr 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: Iran reportedly lays mines in the waterway.
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