Iran signaling it may deploy mines to disrupt Strait of Hormuz, U.S. sources say
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Washington — Iran may be getting ready to deploy naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz in an effort to further disrupt the key shipping lane, U.S. officials told CBS News. In:
Washington — Iran may be getting ready to deploy naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz in an effort to further disrupt the key shipping lane, U.S. officials told CBS News.
The American officials said Iran is using smaller crafts that can carry two to three mines each to lay them into the strait. While Iran's mine stock isn't publicly known, estimates over the years have ranged from roughly 2,000 to 6,000 naval mines largely produced by Iran, China or Russia. The officials spoke to CBS News on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly to the press.
President Trump posted on Truth Social Tuesday afternoon, "If Iran has put out any mines in the Hormuz Strait, and we have no reports of them doing so, we want them removed, IMMEDIATELY!"
He also threatened, "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," and added, "If, on the other hand, they remove what may have been placed, it will be a giant step in the right direction!"
Thirteen minutes later, Mr. Trump posted, "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!"
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