US-Iran war: Why is Tehran unable to open Strait of Hormuz to more shipping traffic? American officials reveal

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US officials say Iran cannot safely reopen the Strait of Hormuz to increased shipping because it may not know the exact locations of naval mines it deployed and lacks capability to clear them. Iran laid mines disorganized in the waterway last month. Some mines may have shifted or drifted. Iranian Foreign Minister cited technical limitations. US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Pakistan for ceasefire talks with Iranian officials.

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