U.S. Clears Iranian Mines in Latest Push to Open Strait of Hormuz
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-25 12:25 UTC
- Sources: PBS NewsHour
The Trump administration has announced a new tactic to get traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz, including seeking out mines laid by Iran. The move comes as rising energy prices and economic effects pose a political risk.
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