[FreeReign]

Removing the sea mines is difficult and necessary.

Removing any sea mines.

None confirmed yet.

[allendale]

The major question: Does the US Navy have the necessary technology and tactics to force open the Strait, keep it open and control it? Its not like Admiral Farragaut getting his fleet beyon the forts guarding New Orleans.

[gloryblaze]

Iran says it can’t recall every mine’s location.... Anyway, US can identify a route that has been swept and is safe, and subsequently keep it that way. Timetable not known, but blockade will stop when the job is done.

https://defensescoop.com/2026/04/11/strait-of-hormuz-mine-clearance-navy-centcom-underwater-drones/

[spokeshave]

A few of these A10's should be able to clear surface mines

followed by minesweepers