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Pentagon: Clearing mines from Strait of Hormuz could take six months

A Pentagon assessment warned that removing Iranian-laid mines from the Strait of Hormuz could take up to six months, a delay that may keep oil prices elevated.

Published Apr 23, 2026, 5:05 AM EDT | WFMZZ

A Pentagon assessment said it could take six months to completely clear the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian-laid mines. The potential delay in reopening the waterway could keep oil prices high, the Washington Post reported Wednesday.