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Mines Cleared From Strait of Hormuz; More Oil Flowing

All mines removed from the Strait of Hormuz while U.S. naval forces maintain a full blockade on Iran, resulting in increased oil movement.

Published Aug 28, 2026, 9:37 AM EDT | WFMZZ

All mines have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. continues to enforce a full naval blockade on Iran, and more oil is flowing through the waterway.