ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation·5 min read·hard
What it will take to clear Iranian sea mine threats from Strait of Hormuz
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Annika Burgess
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The Strait of Hormuz faces significant security risks due to Iranian sea mines, which threaten global oil and gas shipping routes. Experts suggest that clearing these mines is a complex, high-stakes task requiring advanced naval technology.
Uncrewed surface vehicles (USV) are used to enter mined waterways so humans are not put in danger. ( US Navy )
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