Why Iran’s plan to lay sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz could be disastrous

The US military has obliterated several Iranian navy vessels — including 16 minelayers — near the Strait of Hormuz. These ...

‘Iran has crossed every red line’: Gulf nations’ message to US amid escalating Middle East tensions

Gulf Arab nations, while not seeking a US-led war with Iran, warn that inaction risks Iran threatening vital oil routes. US officials are pressing for regional support for a military campaign, as Iran ...

Donald Trump warns Iran over placing mines in Strait of Hormuz; what are these and how Iran plans to use them?

President Donald Trump has warned that any attempt by Iran to mine the Strait would have serious consequences.

Iran's naval mines explained: How they could block the Strait of Hormuz

US intelligence reports indicate that Iran has started deploying a small number of naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passageway for global oil transportation ...