Iran has placed deadly sea mines in Strait of Hormuz: report
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- The UK is leading a coalition of over 30 countries, including France, to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz and reopen it to oil tanker traffic, with plans to deploy mine-sweeping ships and drones.
- Iran has placed at least a dozen naval mines, specifically Maham 3 and Maham 7 limpet mines, in the strait, threatening a critical trade route responsible for transporting 20% of the world’s oil supplies.
- Despite the dangers, some vessels from India, Pakistan, and China have safely navigated the strait by broadcasting secret signals that identify them as cleared for passage.
- The UK plans to deploy Type 45 destroyers to protect tankers, while 30 nations have pledged support to safeguard the strait amid escalating tensions between Iran and the US.
- Iran insists the strait will remain closed until the US and Israel end hostilities and pay reparations, while the US demands the waterway be reopened following recent spikes in oil prices.
