Iran lays mines in Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil flow - report
US President Trump said on Truth Social that the US has hit and destroyed 10 mine-laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has reportedly begun laying naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, U.S. intelligence sources told CNN response, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. has already taken action.
“I am pleased to report that within the last few hours, we have hit, and completely destroyed, 10 inactive mine-laying boats and/or ships, with more to follow,” Trump said in a statement on TruthSocial.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes through the strait each day. Even a minor disruption could cause tanker delays, drive up global oil prices, and create ripple effects for economies heavily reliant on energy imports.
According to US intelligence, a few dozen mines have been laid in the strait in recent days. Iran still retains most of its mine-laying vessels and small boats, meaning it could deploy hundreds more if it chose. Coordinated mine-laying operation could effectively block shipping lanes, forcing tankers to take longer, more vulnerable routes and significantly disrupting oil exports from the Gulf.
The mines can be triggered by ship proximity or remotely from shore, creating a persistent hazard for commercial and military vessels alike. Mines can linger for months or even years, remaining a danger long after the initial deployment.
US President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Tehran, demanding that any mines be removed immediately.
“If for any reason mines were placed, and they are not removed forthwith, the military consequences to Iran will be at a level never seen before,” Trump said. He added that removing any mines would represent “a giant step in the right direction.”
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Trump also warned that any attempt to halt oil shipments through the strait would provoke an even stronger response.
“If Iran does anything that stops the flow of oil within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the United States twenty times harder than they have been hit thus far,” he said, threatening strikes on targets that could permanently cripple Iran’s ability to rebuild critical military infrastructure.