How the US could clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz
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The US is clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz using modern technology, including drones and explosive-laden robots, to reduce risks. The operation aims to end Iran's disruption of shipping, which has severely impacted global energy supplies.
The US has started clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway, using modern technology to minimize risks. The operation involves two warships, underwater drones, and other equipment to detect and remove mines laid by Iran. The US is trying to end Iran's disruption of shipping, which has severely curbed global energy supplies. Iran had deployed about a dozen mines in the strait, and there is a risk Tehran could deploy additional devices. The US Navy is using semi-autonomous surface and underwater drones, remote-controlled robots, and helicopters to detect and neutralize mines. The operation is a slow, multi-step process, and de-mining crews remain vulnerable to Iranian attacks.
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