Iran loaded naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf last month, intensifying concerns in Washington that Tehran was preparing to close the Strait of Hormuz after Israel’s strikes on Iran, said two US intelligence sources. The loading of the mines – though they have not yet been deployed in the strait – indicates that Tehran might have been intent on closing one of the world’s busiest shipping routes.
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Iran planned to mine the Strait of Hormuz, US officials say
Emma Reynolds
Emma Reynolds is a senior journalist at Mirror Brief, covering world affairs, politics, and cultural trends for over eight years. She is passionate about unbiased reporting and delivering in-depth stories that matter.
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