US clears Hormuz passage
U.S. forces launched sweeping operations to clear Iranian mines and neutralize naval units, deploying A‑10 aircraft and roughly 2,100 Marines to restore oil‑convoy passage — commanders warn clearing could take weeks. (youtube.com)
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