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US says Strait of Hormuz could reopen fast without removing all mines
International
Published on 28 April 2026
Some mines may stay while ships sail through safely
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said a safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could be established quickly, arguing that ships may resume transit without Iran removing every mine. The strait has been effectively shut since late February, disrupting global oil and gas flows and driving sharp price spikes, raising urgent pressure on supply chains and energy markets.
- US claims safe Hormuz passage can be set up quickly
- Wright suggests not all Iranian mines need removal
- Closure since late February has disrupted oil and gas supply
- Energy prices spiked as the vital route stayed blocked
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