Mine-clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz involved robotic boats and U.S. Navy SEALs

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First seen: Sep 6, 2026, 10:16 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 7, 2026, 2:32 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Robotic boats, sonar and Navy SEALs were used in a mine-clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz. The report indicates a significant maritime-security operation in a strategically vital waterway.

SO WHAT?

Mines or suspected mines in the Strait of Hormuz could threaten shipping and disrupt a major global energy route.

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jpost.comen

US Navy SEALs carried out covert four-month mine-clearing mission in Hormuz

Sep 7, 2026, 2:32 AM UTC

jpost.comen

US Navy SEALs carried out covert four-month mine-clearing mission in Hormuz

Sep 7, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC

redstate.comen

Robot Boats, Sonar and SEALs: How Hormuz Mine-Clearing Happened

Sep 6, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC