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Strait of Hormuz declared open by U.S. after mine-clearing operation
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now open for international transit following a successful mine-clearing operation. Admiral Brad Cooper stated that the maritime routes are free of Iranian sea mines, which were placed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps months ago. The operation involved more than 20 warships and hundreds of aircraft.
Despite the clearing of mines, the United States maintains a strict naval blockade against Iran to prevent oil exports. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed the blockade remains in effect, noting that no ships have entered or exited Iranian ports without U.S. permission, except for humanitarian reasons. Approximately 50,000 personnel are currently involved in the blockade.
Iran has rejected the claims of a cleared strait and maintains that it will only reopen the passage if the United States complies with specific peace agreement conditions. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps asserted that all enemy warships remain at least 400 kilometers away from the strait and that any commercial or military transit requires Iranian authorization. Meanwhile, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the U.S. does not rule out further kinetic actions in the region.
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Brad Cooper · Iran · Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps · Strait of Hormuz · U.S. Central Command
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The White House confirmed the naval blockade remains in effect. opiniondelpueblo.com · www.calibre800.com · www.laverita.info
- [● 3 SOURCES] U.S. Central Command declared the Strait of Hormuz open after clearing sea mines. opiniondelpueblo.com · www.calibre800.com · www.opinione.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz unless the United States complies with peace agreement conditions. www.periodicolea.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] The mine-clearing operation involved more than 20 warships and hundreds of aircraft. opiniondelpueblo.com · www.calibre800.com · www.opinione.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Enemy warships are currently located at least 400 kilometers away from the strait. www.periodicolea.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 50,000 personnel are maintaining a naval blockade to prevent Iranian oil exports. opiniondelpueblo.com · www.calibre800.com · www.opinione.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The sea mines in the strait were placed months ago by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). opiniondelpueblo.com · www.calibre800.com · www.opinione.it