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news El Financiero 2026-04-24

Expert: Removing Sea Mines in Strait of Hormuz is Costly and Devastating

Paul Heslop, the UN coordinator for mine action, stated that removing sea mines, such as those allegedly planted by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, is vastly more complicated and expensive than removing landmines. He highlighted the environmental and financial devastation caused by sea mines compared to ground explosives.


Eliminar minas marinas, como las plantadas por Irán en el estrecho de Ormuz, es mucho más complicada, costosa y requiere técnicas avanzadas. <p> La eliminación de minas marinas, como las plantadas por Irán en el <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/04/23/eu-intercepta-barco-con-petroleo-en-el-indico-aplicaremos-la-ley-contra-buques-que-apoyen-a-iran/" rel="" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/04/23/eu-intercepta-barco-con-petroleo-en-el-indico-aplica...

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