S8/10Geopolitical

Clearing Mines in the Strait of Hormuz: Q&A with Scott Savitz

Scott Savitz is a senior engineer at RAND, a specialist in naval operations and technologies, and an expert in mine warfare. In this interview he discusses the threat of naval mines and the challenge of clearing the Strait of Hormuz.

19 May 2026, 20:00 UTCSource: RANDOriginal source
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Эскалация57% model probability

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Horizon: 7–30 days