US officials claim Iran unable to find mines it laid in strait of Hormuz, report says

Iran dropped explosives in the waterway erratically and may not have marked where it put all of them, US suggests Middle East crisis – live updates Iran is unable to find the mines it laid in the strait of Hormuz and does not have the capacity to remove the explosives, preventing Iran from allowing more traffic through the waterway, the New York Times reported, citing US officials. The opening of the strait of Hormuz – a chokepoint for a fifth of the world’s oil supply – is a primary demand...

By William Christou

Why is Iran not reopening the Strait of Hormuz? Unseen dangers at sea

The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical flashpoint, with Iran's inability to fully reopen it due to naval mines posing a significant threat to global trade. Technical limitations and ongoing security risks complicate mine-clearing efforts. US President Trump has rejected Iran's proposed transit fees, insisting the waterway is international.

By TOI World Desk

Iran Unable To Reopen Hormuz As It Lost Track Of Mines Planted To Block Route

Iran had used small boats to mine Hormuz last month - soon after the US and Israel carried out joint airstrikes across Iran over stalled nuclear talks.

Iran unable to reopen Hormuz due to missing mines, report says

Iran is facing challenges fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key U.S. demand in the cease-fire talks, as it cannot locate and clear all sea mines it deployed during the war, a...