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Pentagon: Clearing Hormuz Mines Could Take Six Months

4/23/2026

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The Pentagon told Congress that clearing the Strait of Hormuz of mines laid by the Iranian military could take six months.
The operation is unlikely to begin until the United States' war with Iran concludes.
As a result, the economic effects of the conflict may persist into late 2026 or beyond.

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The Pentagon told Congress that clearing the Strait of Hormuz of mines laid by the Iranian military could take six months.
The operation is unlikely to begin until the United States' war with Iran concludes.
As a result, the economic effects of the conflict may persist into late 2026 or beyond.