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

There is a war going on between the United States and Israel, and Iran. Iran has threatened to put mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a very important and narrow waterway for ships. These mines are a serious threat to ships that carry oil and other goods. If the Strait of Hormuz is closed, it will cause big economic problems. The U.S. Navy might need to do a dangerous operation to clear the mines and reopen the waterway. The U.S. Defense Secretary said they are taking steps, but didn't give details. The U.S. Navy has even shown videos of attacks on Iranian ships that they say were planting mines. Sea mines have caused a lot of damage to U.S. Navy ships in the past. In fact, they have crippled more ships than any other weapon since World War II. Clearing these mines is important, but mine warfare hasn't received enough attention or funding, because other weapons are seen as more important. The U.S. Navy needs to address this issue and be ready to safely navigate and **clearance** of any potential mines. The strait is a major **chokepoint** for global oil supplies, and any disruption will have global consequences. Mines pose a **disproportionate** risk. It is important to have the **deployment** of mine-clearing technology.