Strait of Hormuz Mine Crisis

Two U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers, the USS Frank Petersen Jr. and USS Spruance, have transited the Strait of Hormuz to begin mine-clearing operations.

U.S. officials claim Iran is unable to locate the mines it laid 'haphazardly' in the shipping channel, which has delayed the reopening of the vital passage.

The Iranian military has strongly denied the U.S. presence, asserting that no foreign warships have entered the waterway.

This naval standoff occurs as diplomatic talks in Pakistan struggle to resolve control over the strait.