US clears Iranian mines in Strait of Hormuz lanes

By The BriefBrief

US Central Command said on 27 August it cleared all Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes. Underwater drones had found over 100 suspected mines in recent months, which private contractors disposed of.

WHO: US Central Command

WHAT: Cleared all Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes

WHEN: Aug 27, 2026

WHERE: Strait of Hormuz

WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.

Sources (2): Rio Times, Stars and Stripes (via Google News)

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