Strait of Hormuz closed 'because Iran can't find mines it laid in shipping channel', claims US

'Haphazardly' laid mines leaves tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuza vulnerable to being blown up, US officials have said - talks between the US and Iran have begun, meanwhile

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Apr 11, 2026 - 22:49
Strait of Hormuz closed 'because Iran can't find mines it laid in shipping channel', claims US
'Haphazardly' laid mines leaves tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuza vulnerable to being blown up, US officials have said - talks between the US and Iran have begun, meanwhile
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