US clears Strait of Hormuz as 50,000 troops maintain blockade of Iran, CENTCOM chief says
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-08-28 11:05 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, World News, War & Conflict
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The US military has cleared Iranian sea mines from internationally recognized shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Adm. Brad Cooper said in an operational update on Thursday evening.
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