Strait of Hormuz Reopening Likely Delayed to Sweep Iranian Mines

Mines placed in the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war are putting a damper on plans to quickly return shipping traffic to normal under the new memorandum of understanding. President Trump's administration must now navigate the logistical challenge of clearing these mines before the strategic waterway can be fully reopened. This delay highlights the complexity of ending a conflict and restoring global trade routes to their pre-war capacity.