On Saturday, two US Navy destroyers, the USS Frank E. Peterson and USS Michael Murphy, transited the Strait of Hormuz to commence mine-clearing operations, according to the US Central Command (Centcom). This strategic move aims to establish a safe passage for maritime commerce, which has been severely disrupted by Iran's assertion of control over the strait. Since the onset of conflict on February 28, Iran has threatened commercial shipping in the region, potentially laying mines to deter vessels. While the US Navy ships operated in the Arabian Gulf, reports indicate that Iranian forces from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps posed threats, including launching a UAV towards the destroyers. The incident occurred while US and Iranian delegations were engaged in peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan. Centcom plans to bolster the mine-clearing effort with additional forces and underwater drones in the coming days.