Centcom says US starts mine clearance in Strait of Hormuz

It says this is to ensure the waterway is clear of sea mines laid by Iran, in a statement on X. It names the two destroyers as USS Frank E Petersen and USS Michael Murphy.

Centcom commander, Admiral Brad Cooper, says in a statement on X: "Today, we began the process of establishing a new passage and we will share this safe pathway with the maritime industry soon to encourage the free flow of commerce."