US Navy Sends Destroyers Through Strait of Hormuz to Begin Demining

The U.S. Navy has sent destroyers through the Strait of Hormuz with the aim of clearing Iranian mines, a bold military move to force the waterway open while peace talks continue in Islamabad. CENTCOM confirmed the transit, which marks the first American warships to pass through the strait since Iran laid mines during the conflict's early days. Reports indicate Iran itself cannot locate some of the mines it deployed, adding a dangerous uncertainty to reopening efforts.