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What to know about the demining and escort mission that U.S. allies want for the Strait of Hormuz
The naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. allies are proposing as a follow-up to a deal to end the Iran war would aim to reassure crews and shipping insurers that vessels can safely navigate the narrow waterway again, by removing any explosive mines and potentially providing military escorts.
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According to PBS News’s source item, What to know about the demining and escort mission that U.S. allies want for the Strait of Hormuz, The naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. allies are proposing as a follow-up to a deal to end the Iran war would aim to reassure crews and shipping insurers that vessels can safely navigate the narrow waterway again, by removing any explosive mines and potentially providing military escorts.
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- What to know about the demining and escort mission that U.S. allies want for the Strait of HormuzPBS News - 2026-06-17T20:28:10+00:00
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