Two U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday in what seems to be a primary because the struggle started, in keeping with U.S. Central Command.
CENTCOM confirmed President Donald Trump’s announcement that the U.S. navy had begun mine-clearing operations to make sure secure passage via the strait.
The united statesFrank E. Peterson and USS Michael Murphy “performed operations” as a part of “a broader mission to make sure the strait is absolutely away from sea mines beforehand laid by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps,” in keeping with the assertion. Extra U.S. forces — together with underwater drones — will be part of mine-clearing operations “within the coming days,” in keeping with CENTCOM.
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) transits the Arabian Sea, Feb. 1, 2026.
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“Right this moment, we started the method of building a brand new passage and we are going to share this secure pathway with the maritime business quickly to encourage the free circulation of commerce,” mentioned Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of CENTCOM.
USS Michael Murphy noticed off the coast of Oman on MarineTraffic.
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Protection Secretary Pete Hegseth additionally confirmed the ships’ motion in a submit on X.
“USS Frank E. Peterson (DDG 121) and USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) transited the Strait of Hormuz and operated within the Arabian Gulf as a part of a broader mission to make sure the strait is absolutely away from sea mines beforehand laid by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps,” Hegseth wrote.
