The US Navy could easily conduct the best possible AMCM (Airborne Mine Countermeasures) operation and remove mines from the Strait of Hormuz quickly, but appears unwilling to do so for now, according to a source. This comes amid a quoted report from @FaytuksNetwork that US officials say Iran cannot currently open the Strait of Hormuz because it 'cannot find' some of the mines it placed.
US Navy Could Clear Mines in Strait but Reluctant; Iran Can't Find Its Mines
A US Navy commentator suggests the US could quickly clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz but is hesitant, while US officials report Iran cannot locate some mines it placed.
