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U.S. Navy removes key minesweepers amid Iran war threat
Mar 11, 2026, 6:24 PM10
(Update: Mar 11, 2026, 6:24 PM)
military conflicts
U.S. Navy removes key minesweepers amid Iran war threat
- The U.S. Navy has decommissioned its last Avenger-class minesweepers, which have been vital for deterring mine threats in the Persian Gulf for decades.
- The decommissioned minesweepers were transported to Philadelphia, raising concerns about the Navy's current capacity to address potential mine threats in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Navy is repurposing other vessels for mine countermeasure tasks, highlighting the changing military strategies amid increasing tensions with Iran.
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