Washington, United States – Web Desk: Reports by US media suggest that Iran has begun deploying naval mines in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh concerns over maritime security and global energy supply.
Iranian forces have reportedly placed dozens of naval mines in the waters of the narrow shipping lane, a key route for international oil and gas shipments.
The report states that Iranian naval units initially installed several mines, but analysts believe Tehran has the capability to deploy hundreds more using small boats and specialized mine-laying vessels.
Military experts cited in the report said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps possesses a significant number of fast boats capable of laying sea mines across strategic maritime routes. The force is also believed to have explosive-laden boats and coastal missile batteries that could threaten vessels passing through the strait.
The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the world’s most critical chokepoints for energy transportation, with a significant portion of global oil shipments passing through the narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to international markets.
In response to the report, US President Donald Trump said he had not yet received confirmed intelligence verifying the deployment of mines in the strait.
However, Trump warned that if Iran had indeed planted mines, the United States would move quickly to remove them.
“If Iran has laid mines in the Strait of Hormuz and does not remove them, there will be very serious consequences,” Trump said, adding that Tehran could face consequences “unlike anything it has seen before.”
The US president also suggested that if Iran had deployed the mines but decided to remove them voluntarily, it could be viewed as a step toward de-escalating tensions in the region.
The development comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, where ongoing military and political disputes involving regional and global powers have already raised concerns about shipping security and energy markets.
Security analysts warn that any disruption to the Strait of Hormuz could significantly impact global oil prices and international trade routes.
