U.S. Forces Start Mine Clearance Mission in Strait of Hormuz
April 13, 2026
April 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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U.S. Forces Start Mine Clearance Mission in Strait of Hormuz
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U.S. Central Command forces prepared to start clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, April 11, as two Navy destroyers conducted operations.
The USS Frank E. Peterson and the USS Michael Murphy transited the strait and operated in the Persian Gulf as part of a broader mission to ensure . . .
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U.S. Forces Start Mine Clearance Mission in Strait of Hormuz
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U.S. Central Command forces prepared to start clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, April 11, as two Navy destroyers conducted operations.
The USS Frank E. Peterson and the USS Michael Murphy transited the strait and operated in the Persian Gulf as part of a broader mission to ensure . . .