Published Jul 7, 2026, 1:59 PM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source

Iran Mines Meant to Steer Ships Near Its Shore, US Navy Says

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Iran Mines Meant to Steer Ships Near Its Shore, US Navy Says

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz mining strategy is intended to channel commercial shipping into sea lanes near its shores, making it easier to control traffic and collect tolls, the US Navy’s top military official said today.