U.S. Navy Launches Mine-Clearing Mission in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Central Command initiated active operations on April 11 to clear sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz. Guided-missile destroyers USS Frank E. Peterson and USS Michael Murphy transited the waterway to secure a safe passage for commercial shipping following Iranian Revolutionary Guard mine-laying activities. The mission, involving underwater drones, aims to restore the free flow of oil which has been disrupted during the ongoing regional conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
Timeline
- Record updated