The shift occurs as Iranian media outlets and the IRGC have released footage claiming that vessels in the region have struck mines. The US Navy shares data on known mine locations with ships and requires sailor consent for transiting the strait, though available footage provides little evidence that ships have actually hit mines despite ongoing de-mining efforts.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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US Navy Transfers 1/3 of CENTCOM Mine Ships to INDOPACOM
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The USS Canberra (LCS 30) has been assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group 7, Task Force 76, within the US 7th Fleet. This deployment is part of a broader action by the US Navy to transfer one-third of the warships previously dedicated to mine clearance in the CENTCOM theater to the INDOPACOM region. These vessels were specifically tasked with mine countermeasures before the start of the current war.
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