Are military dolphins working in the Strait of Hormuz? Probably not, but they have been part of the US Navy for decades

The US Navy neither confirmed nor denied using dolphins in the Strait of Hormuz, but has operated a decades-long dolphin training program. Dolphins are used for detecting and marking underwater mines and detecting maritime intruders, and Iran purchased dolphins in 2000, though current operations appear inactive. Concerns about tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are increasing maritime security.