US military begins mine clearance operation in Strait of Hormuz area

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US Forces Begin Mine Clearance Mission in Strait of Hormuz

According to CENTCOM, US forces have initiated a mine clearance mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation involves naval destroyers crossing the strait.

Separately, US warships have been spotted transiting the region ahead of the mine-clearing mission. WSJ reports that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is currently meeting with Iranian officials for peace talks.

Additionally, CBS News confirms that US Navy ships have entered the Strait of Hormuz as part of the operation. Fortune also reports on the US Navy’s involvement in the mission.

The US military has announced its intention to remove mines from the Strait of Hormuz. The exact details of the operation are not yet available.

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