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Hormuz Mine Clearance Could Take Six Months as Oil Prices Stay Elevated
International
Published on 24 April 2026
Even after fighting ends, mines still need months
Mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz could take up to six months, prolonging uncertainty even if hostilities ease. Iran’s extensive obstruction of the key shipping route, alongside a US-imposed blockade, is keeping global oil and gas prices vulnerable to upward pressure while the waterway remains hazardous.
- Clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz may take six months
- Oil prices could stay elevated due to ongoing risk and delays
- Iran’s blockade moves have heavily restricted the vital passage
- Even post-conflict cleanup will keep markets jittery
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