Pentagon predicts 6 months needed to clear mines from Strait of Hormuz -- source

The Pentagon told US lawmakers this week it will likely take six months to clear the mines set in the strait, according to a person familiar with the situation who was granted anonymity to discuss the sensitive information.

Officials from the Department of Defense delivered the information during a classified briefing at the House Armed Services Committee on Tuesday.

The session left more questions than answers as lawmakers probed for information about the cost of the war against Iran, the strategy and objectives, the person says. The lawmakers also raised questions that have still gone unanswered about the strike on a school compound during the early days of the war.