U.S.
Central Command announced that American forces have cleared Iranian mines from
internationally recognized transit routes in the strait, a key step amid an
ongoing naval blockade that started in July.
The military has helped nearly 1,500 commercial vessels carry 750 million barrels of oil through, while Iran exported none.
Supporters call it a major win crushing Iran's economy, though shipping traffic remains low, potential mines linger outside lanes, and U.S. resources face strains from shifted funds.