The operation was launched in response to the stranding of numerous neutral commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz due to regional conflict and navigational hazards, including reported Iranian deep-sea mines. Multiple countries requested U.S. assistance in freeing their vessels.<ref name="jpost" />
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The operation was launched in response to the stranding of numerous neutral commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz due to Iranisn aggression and navigational hazards, including reported Iranian deep-sea mines. Multiple countries requested U.S. assistance in freeing their vessels.<ref name="jpost" />