United States Claims Complete De-Mining of the Strait of Hormuz

The United States reported the complete de-mining of the Strait of Hormuz, citing the removal of all known explosive devices. The claim was published by lenta and the-insider, with the latter citing the U.S. as the primary actor. The international route is described as now completely safe, according to heti-vila-ggazdasa-g, though the source used the word 'allegedly' to describe the safety of the route. The U.S. stated that it had fully cleared the trade routes in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. The claim was made in a statement published by the-insider, which noted the timing of the announcement coincided with increased naval activity in the region. No independent verification of the de-mining operation has been provided by other nations or international organizations. Sources diverge on the exact wording and implications of the U.S. statement. The-insider and lenta reported the U.S. as having completed the de-mining, while heti-vila-ggazdasa-g described the route as 'allegedly' safe. No official confirmation or denial from Iran or other regional actors has been released.