The U.S. military announced on August 27, 2026, that it has cleared all Iranian sea mines along internationally recognized transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz. In a video posted on the social platform X, U.S. Central Command (Centcom) Commander Admiral Brad Cooper stated that the U.S. military has achieved a significant milestone in the region.
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U.S. Military Clears Iranian Sea Mines from Strait of Hormuz Transit Routes
On August 27, 2026, the U.S. military reported the clearance of all Iranian sea mines from internationally recognized transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz. Centcom Commander Admiral Brad Cooper highlighted this achievement in a video shared on social media.
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Centcom says Iranian sea mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz transit routes
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U.S. Military Clears Iranian Sea Mines from Strait of Hormuz Transit Routes