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IRGC denies that any mines have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz

Mon, 9 November 2026 at 07:34 CET

IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebi rejected claims that US forces had cleared mines from the Strait of Hormuz, saying no war mines had been removed. The statement adds to uncertainty for shipping, which still faces mine risk and recent tanker attacks near Oman.

Source: Iran International ↗

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