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Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?

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The US Navy's USS Cincinnati littoral combat ship (LCS) arrives for a port call at the Ream Naval base, located in Cambodia's southern coast in Preah Sihanouk province, on January 24, 2026. At least three vessels of the same class have been equipped for mine-clearing operations. (AFP/Getty Images)
The US Navy's USS Cincinnati littoral combat ship (LCS) arrives for a port call at the Ream Naval base, located in Cambodia's southern coast in Preah Sihanouk province, on January 24, 2026. At least three vessels of the same class have been equipped for mine-clearing operations. (AFP/Getty Images)

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