The United States Central Command indicated that it has managed to remove Iranian naval mines from the commercial routes in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation was considered challenging and dangerous by American military authorities.
The strait, through which a significant portion of the world's maritime commercial traffic passes, was declared open after the conclusion of the demining operations. The region has been the scene of growing tensions between the United States and Iran.
The mines had been identified in the navigation routes of the region, generating concern in the international community. The removal of these mines allowed the resumption of normal flow of commercial ships through the area.
