Demining The Strait of Hormuz

September 17, 2026 at 11:32 AM8 min read2 views

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Introduction Scouring the Strait of Hormuz for mines has become one of the most complex issues after the signing of the Islamabad MOU. It is a highly technical process that may involve minesweeping ships, helicopters, sonar and decoy systems. Background Upon the signing of the Islamabad MOU to end the months-long US-Israeli war against Iran, it was expected that traffic...

Demining The Strait of Hormuz

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