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gCaptain · United States · IMO estimates 80 mines block Hormuz's historic shipping lane as clearance operations begin
Cross-referenced the IMO estimate with UKMTO advisories warning mariners of floating mines and ongoing mine-clearance naval operations, and noted that the southern Oman-coast corridor remains the preferred commercial route.
“UKMTO cautioned that active mine-clearance operations remain underway and warned mariners of the continued presence of mines in parts of the area.”