Clearing Strait of Hormuz of mines could take 6 months, Pentagon tells Congress
Middle East,Iran War,Strait of Hormuz
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It could take six months to fully clear the Strait of Hormuz of mines deployed by the Iranian military, and any such operation is unlikely to be carried out until the U.S. war with Iran ends, the Pentagon has informed Congress — an assessment that means the conflict's economic impact could extend late into this year or beyond.
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