The Pentagon has told Congress that fully clearing Iranian naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz could take up to six months, and that the operation is unlikely to begin in earnest until the U.S. war with Iran has ended, an assessment that signals the closure of one of the world's most critical energy corridors may stretch deep into 2026 or beyond, APA reports.
The disclosure underscores the scale of the challenge facing American and allied planners as they grapple with a maritime crisis that has effectively halted the flow of roughly one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas since late February.
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