Pakistan, April 23 -- The Pentagon has warned that clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz could take up to six months. United States Department of Defense briefed the US Congress on the situation. Officials said Iranian forces may have laid the mines. Therefore, the operation could significantly delay regional stability.

According to reports, the briefing was shared with members of the House Armed Services Committee. The information came during a closed-door session with a senior defense official. Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers expressed frustration over the assessment. However, officials stressed the complexity of the situation.

Furthermore, the report highlighted that any clearance operation may not begin immediately. It s...