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Demining the Strait of Hormuz

NY Times · Jun 22, 2026, 8:59 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Our reporter John Ismay, who served as a Navy explosive ordnance disposal officer and deep-sea diver for eight years, explains why mines in the Strait of Hormuz may outlast the war. This video was originally published June 19 and was updated on June 22 to reflect news developments.

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