Dozens of Mines Discovered in Hormuz Strait, Clearance Expected to Take Two Months

Dozens of mines in Hormuz, two months to clear it says defence ministry

(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 1 - There are hundreds of mines laid during the Iran war in the Strait of Hormuz and it will take at least two months to clear the strategic global oil choke point, the Italian defence ministry said Wednesday. "The estimate is that there are dozens of mines in the Strait of Hormuz, which will require a commitment of about two months: these are sophisticated and advanced mines that require capabilities and expertise not available to all countries," said the commander of the ...

By ANSA