In the wake of Operation Epic Fury, the Strait of Hormuz is facing an unprecedented crisis. Iran possesses a staggering stockpile of up to 6,000 advanced naval mines, threatening to choke off 20% of the world's oil supply. But the real tragedy? The US Navy and Royal Navy withdrew their dedicated mine-hunting fleets just weeks before the conflict erupted. In this video, we dive deep into the "Hormuz Trap." We explore the disastrous timing of the UK pulling HMS Middleton and scrapping HMS Lancaster, leaving a zero manned presence in the Persian Gulf. We also break down why the US Navy's replacement for their wooden-hulled Avenger-class, the aluminum Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), is practically useless in these murky, mine-infested waters. Finally, we look at the desperate need for a multinational allied coalition to prevent Tanker War 2.0. Will Western powers be forced to reverse their trans

Source: The Mine Hunting Gap in the Strait of Hormuz