Now exactly how was the Stait cleared of any mines since we have no mind sweepers in the area. We had four that were decommissioned months ago.
Also, there’s no way naval forces could get into that area without being attacked by Iranian weaponry.
Trump says Iran and U.S. are working to remove sea mines from Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Navy has one littoral combat ship built for mine clearing, as well as other military assets in the region capable of doing that work. The Navy has dispatched two additional mine-clearing ships from Japan that are heading to the region.