08/31/2026
Some of the most dangerous work in the military happens underwater, out of sight.
U.S. Navy divers and SEALs just cleared Iranian sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz, a choke point that normally carries about a fifth of the world’s oil.
They went into the water by hand, backed by air power from across the services, and reopened the shipping lanes.
Adm. Brad Cooper: “The circumstances were challenging and dangerous, to say the least, but we got the job done. Bottom line, today international shipping lanes are open.”
American forces also escorted nearly 1,500 ships carrying about 750 million barrels of oil.
Quiet work. High stakes. They got it done.