"Washington Post": The Pentagon estimates that the time required to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz could reach 6 months.

The Pentagon's assessment that mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz could take up to six months underscores the strategic vulnerability of this critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. This timeline implies a prolonged disruption risk, which would tighten global oil supply and amplify risk premiums through the energy complex, particularly for Brent and Dubai crude benchmarks. The extended clearance period would strain shipping logistics and insurance costs, directly impacting Middle Eastern export flows and elevating the risk of supply shocks in global energy markets. Geopolitical tensions in the region are likely to attract speculative positioning in oil futures and marine insurance markets, especially if mine-laying incidents are confirmed or escalate. Traders will closely monitor any updates from the U.S. Naval Central Command and movements of mine countermeasure vessels as near-term indicators of operational progress.

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