U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says U.S. forces clear all Iranian sea mines from internationally recognized transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper describes the effort as a “major milestone,” and says the mines are cleared along the shipping lanes used by commercial and regional traffic.
Multiple outlets report that the operation takes place over several months and involves hazardous, carefully coordinated clearance work. They cite participation by Navy divers and Navy SEALs, along with air power from multiple U.S. services, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. The reporting emphasizes that the mines were placed by Iran and that U.S. forces “meticulously and quietly” cleared the long-standing lanes.
While outlets differ mainly in tone and detail, they align on the core claim: U.S. forces complete clearance of Iranian sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz’s internationally recognized transit routes. Fox and other outlets focus more on the operational description, while others primarily highlight the announcement and milestone framing from CENTCOM.
