Netherlands warns demining of Strait of Hormuz could take six months
Dutch authorities estimate that demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz, vital to global commerce, could extend over six months or longer.
Published 16sem·2 sources✓ ConfirmedNotable·updated 3j
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This assessment follows several incidents in the region and mounting tensions between Iran and Western powers.
The operation's complexity reflects the escalating threats to one of the world's most strategic maritime routes.
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