⚔️ War & Conflict Apr 11, 2026 · Nicholas Slayton

Two destroyers cross Strait of Hormuz ahead of mine clearance mission

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Two destroyers cross Strait of Hormuz ahead of mine clearance mission
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Two U.S. Navy destroyers are now in the Persian Gulf after crossing the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, U.S. Central Command announced. The warships are now working on “ setting conditions for clearing mines” in the important waterway.



Two Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers, the USS Frank E. Peterson. and the USS Michael Murphy crossed the strait earlier today and are now sailing in the Persian Gulf, also known as the Arabian Gulf. Axios reported that the move was not coordinated wit

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