SECURITYJun 15 · 11:01 UTCAL-MONITOR

Scouring the Strait of Hormuz for mines could take weeks

Ensuring the Strait of Hormuz is safe from mines could delay normal shipping traffic by weeks, with operations using minesweepers and underwater drones expected to last 40-50 days. Five Western maritime security sources indicate this timeline is necessary for insurance, shipping, and oil companies to feel confident resuming passage.

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