U.S. Navy Deploys Drone Countermeasures to Locate Iranian Mines Threatening Gulf Shipping

After the conflict, Gulf shipping faces a lingering mine threat. The U.S. Navy announced deployment of a new generation of drone‑based countermeasures. These drones will scan both the sea floor and the surface. Their mission is to locate mines that Iran placed during the war. Clearing the mines aims to keep maritime routes open for commercial vessels. Uninterrupted shipping is critical for the global oil trade. The drones represent a technological upgrade over older detection methods. The Navy expects the search to begin soon and will guide removal efforts.