US Claims 90% of Iran’s Sea Mines Destroyed in Hormuz

The United States announced that it has destroyed about 90 percent of the sea mines deployed by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane in the Persian Gulf. The statement came amid ongoing disruptions to maritime traffic in the area, with U.S. officials citing the removal of the majority of the mine threat.

The U.S. Navy confirmed the successful clearance of the majority of the minefield, though it did not disclose the exact number of mines neutralised. Iranian forces have previously warned that the mines pose a serious risk to commercial vessels.

The announcement follows a series of incidents that have heightened tensions in the region, as shipping companies have reported delays and rerouting to avoid the mined waters.