The United States has claimed that Iran deployed underwater naval mines in the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, according to top officials cited by CBS News.
U.S. intelligence assessments suggest Iran may be using small vessels to place mines in the waterway, a move that could disrupt one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes.
The Strait of Hormuz carries around 20% of global oil supply, making any disruption a major threat to global energy markets and maritime security.
However, U.S. officials have also indicated that there is no clear confirmed evidence yet of active mine deployment, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the situation.
