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5. Back in April pentagon said removing mines could take 6 months.

Thu Jun 18, 2026, 05:33 PM

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I no longer have a subscription, so can't do a gift link, but the headline says it all.

Clearing Strait of Hormuz of mines could take 6 months, Pentagon tells Congress

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So much for "fully open" by Friday. It could take months to remove mines. [View all] pat_k Yesterday OP

He made it another week on bullshit Johonny Yesterday #1

He has never told a truth that would reflect badly on him. pat_k Yesterday #6

Wow, that is profoundly great. Thank you for sharing. efhmc Yesterday #9

Two weeks... Wounded Bear Yesterday #3

Back in April pentagon said removing mines could take 6 months. pat_k Yesterday #5

Of course it will. Anyone with half a brain ........ Srkdqltr Yesterday #7