The United States secretly conducted a four-month operation to remove mines from the Strait of Hormuz. The mission deployed Navy SEAL divers, robotic boats, and specialized underwater craft, largely carried out at night. This operation reflects ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran over control of this strategic maritime passage for global oil shipments. The predictive market currently prices a 5.9% probability of zero ships transiting the strait by August 31, 2026, a scenario that would indicate severe escalation in the region.
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