The dolphins will serve for U.S. in the Strait of Hormuz.

During the interview with the Fox News TV channel retired Admiral Tim Keating said that a special group of dolphins serves under the U.S. command and it will help to protect the interests of U.S.

American military sources fear that IRI can use not only big ships but also underwater mines for blocking the Strait, ITAR-TASS reports.

The Strait of Hormuz separating Iran and Oman is the main way to supply oil to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Iraq. Taking into account the importance of this sea route, the ships of U.S. navy are always on duty in the region.