U.S. Claims to Have Cleared Hormuz Strait of Mines

US Navy completed the operation to clear the central section of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil logistics.

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The U.S. military claims to have cleared the central section of the Strait of Hormuz from mines.
The operation involved underwater drones and private contractors.
The U.S. has maintained a naval blockade of Iran since mid-July, preventing 75 ships from passing through the strait.
Iran has not exported any oil since mid-July due to the blockade.
The U.S. reports protecting 1,500 commercial vessels carrying nearly 750 million barrels of crude oil.
The U.S. is using the southern route along Oman's coast for two-way ship passage.
Over the past 30 days, more than 500 ships have passed through this route, with only 2% hit by Iranian drones or rockets.
Iran and Oman have agreed on a temporary shipping corridor and cooperation on mine clearance.

Admiral Brad Cooper stated that international transit routes in the strait are free from Iranian sea mines due to U.S. military efforts. — tg_astrapress
The U.S. Navy cleared the 'median' — the central dividing line between Iranian and Omani territorial waters — which enables two-way navigation under U.S. air protection. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
Two U.S. officials confirmed that the U.S. Navy reported to President Trump that all mines in the strait’s international waters were eliminated, and Iran was warned against new mine-laying. — interfax
Three ships that refused to comply with U.S. orders were 'taken out of service'. — tg_astrapress
President Trump previously claimed on August 18 that the Strait of Hormuz was fully demined and open for navigation. — interfax