US mine-clearing claim fails to convince shipping industry despite Centcom assurances
- Centcom claims US forces have cleared mines from international shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz
- Industry security officials remain sceptical, citing ongoing military warnings about mine threats and survey operations
- Diplomatic efforts to reopen Hormuz continue as Iran prepares conditions for restoring normal commercial traffic
US Central Command says American forces have cleared Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz, but shipping industry security officials remain cautious as military advisories continue to warn of active mine risks and ongoing clearance operations
