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

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1. Al Jazeera

   Why Hormuz remains high risk for ships despite US claims of mine-clearing ↗ (opens Al Jazeera)

   Published Aug 26, 2026

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

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