US Navy Clears Mines and Establishes New Route in Strait of Hormuz

The United States began clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz on April 11, 2026.

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Al-Monitor

President Trump announced the process on social media as a favor to countries all over the world.

Al-Monitor

Two U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers transited the strait, marking the first time since the offensive began.

CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper said they would share a safe pathway with the maritime industry.

The mine-clearing operation began as the United States and Iran engaged in peace negotiations.

Vice President JD Vance announced after 21 hours that Iran had rejected our final and best offer.

CBS News

The talks broke down over excessive demands including control of the Strait of Hormuz.

The failure presented President Trump with a stark choice between continuing negotiations or resuming military strikes.

Iranian state media strongly denied that U.S. vessels had entered the strait.

“Fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States and absent oil tankers”

CNN Arabic

The IRGC warned that any attempt by military vessels to pass through will be dealt with severely.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel remains committed to keep fighting Iran.

The U.S. military continued to send more combat power to the region.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered a global energy crisis.

One-fifth of the world's oil typically flows through the waterway.

Devdiscourse

U.S. gasoline prices spiked even though most of the oil does not go to the United States.

Analysts warned that the global oil supply would remain constrained even if the ceasefire holds.