CENTCOM. The US has started preparations for demining in the Strait of Hormuz

11.04.2026 23:01 | Category World

command (CENTCOM) forces have begun "preparatory works for mine clearance" in the Strait of Hormuz. This was announced by the US Central Command.

"Two US Navy minesweepers, USS Frank E. Peterson and USS Michael Murphy, have transited the Strait of Hormuz and begun operations in the Persian Gulf as part of a broader mission to mine the strait," the statement said.

Earlier, Axios reported that several US Navy ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday without Iran's consent.

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CENTCOM. The US has started preparations for demining in the Strait of Hormuz

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