US Navy Clears Mines from Critical Strait of Hormuz Waterway
The US Navy announces it has deployed warships to clear mines from the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a major chokepoint for global oil trade.
Washington, DC - In a move to secure one of the world's most vital maritime chokepoints, the United States Navy has deployed several warships to the Strait of Hormuz to clear the waterway of mines, the Pentagon announced today. The Strait of Hormuz, located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is a critical global trade route, with an estimated 20% of the world's crude oil supply passing through its narrow passage every day.
According to the US military, the minesweeping operation is aimed at ensuring the free flow of commercial shipping through the strait, which has been a source of geopolitical tension in the region. The move comes amid heightened concerns over potential threats to international maritime security in the region, with several recent attacks on oil tankers in the area.
Clearing Potential Threats
The US Navy said its warships are actively working to identify and clear any mines or other potential threats to commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Vice Admiral Jim Malloy, commander of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, stated that the operation is a "proactive measure" to bolster maritime security and protect the global economy.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: The New York Times
