US Navy begins mine clearance in tense Strait of Hormuz

The United States Navy has launched a critical mission to remove naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically vital chokepoint for global energy supplies. Military sources confirm that two guided missile destroyers, the USS Frank E. Peterson and USS Michael Murphy, have been tasked with clearing the strait after Iran's near-closure of the waterway on February 28, coinciding with the onset of war between Iran, the US, and Israel. The primary goal, according to US Central Command (CENTCO