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26 August 2026

Why Hormuz remains high risk for ships despite US claims of mine-clearing

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

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Why Hormuz remains high risk for ships despite US claims of mine-clearing

Analysts say mine clearance alone is unlikely to make shipping 'safe' in the Strait of Hormuz.

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