CENTCOM: Main routes in Strait of Hormuz cleared of mines

Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), announced that key shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz have been cleared of naval mines.

Operativ Media reports that Brad Cooper shared the update on his social media account.

Cooper emphasized that U.S. forces remain ready to ensure the safety of navigation in the strait.

Iran, meanwhile, claims it maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz.