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Centcom says Hormuz shipping lanes are open

US Central Command (Centcom) said Thursday that internationally recognized shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz are open after its forces cleared sea mines laid months ago. Centcom said the mines were removed from the international shipping lanes.
WHO: US Central Command (Centcom)
WHAT: Centcom said it cleared sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz’s international shipping lanes, reopening them.
WHEN: Aug 27, 2026
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: Cause not yet established.

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