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The US said it struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island to prevent mining of the Strait of Hormuz, but analysts doubt the claim. Iran has demonstrated rocket-based mining with the Fajr-5 system, prompting concerns about the strait's safety.
US President Donald Trump claims all mines have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran disputes this and analysts warn the waterway remains high-risk. Mines are just one of several threats, including drones and missiles, and war-risk insurance premiums remain elevated.
Yemeni fishermen along the Red Sea coast are abandoning their trade as conflict, sea mines, and movement restrictions turn every voyage into a life-threatening gamble. Many have lost colleagues to attacks and unexploded ordnance, while others have disappeared, prompting some to seek safer livelihoods inland or on other coasts.
South Korea's Navy completed its first underwater mine clearance exercise using AI and unmanned vessels off Busan on July 27. The drill marks a major step in building a smart naval force and reducing risks to personnel. The Navy plans further testing before official deployment.
