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Hormuz disruption will continue until 80 mines blocking route are cleared

Tanker owner trade body says centre of strait will stay shut for ‘some time’, and vessels forced to hug Omani coast risk running aground The centre of the strait of Hormuz is blocked with about 80 mines that will need…

1 report1 sourceJun 19, 2026, 1:12 PM
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The GuardianJun 19, 2026, 1:12 PM

Hormuz disruption will continue until 80 mines blocking route are cleared

Tanker owner trade body says centre of strait will stay shut for ‘some time’, and vessels forced to hug Omani coast risk running aground The centre of the strait of Hormuz is blocked with about 80 mines that will need clearing for normal shipping to resume, the independent tanker owner trade body has said. Several vessels began to exit the Gulf through the key maritime chokepoint on Thursday after the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran. Continue reading...

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