
A Pentagon assessment briefed to lawmakers says fully clearing Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz could take as long as six months and that such an operation is unlikely to be undertaken until the U.S. war with Iran ends. The briefing warned gasoline and oil prices could stay elevated through the midterm elections. The timeline amplifies concerns that commercial traffic and global energy markets could remain disrupted absent a diplomatic resolution and credible, verifiable demining.
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