Iran’s illegal sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz threaten $1.7 billion in daily oil shipments, risking global energy security and costly trade disruptions.
Key takeaways
- Iran’s Alleged Sea Mines: A Calculated Gamble That Could Upend Global Trade
- The US envoy’s accusation that Iran has deployed illegal sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz isn’t just saber-rattling; it signals a deliberate escalation that could red...
- Iran’s alleged use of sea mines isn’t novel but is particularly provocative now. Mines are notoriously hard to detect and remove, and their mere presence — confirmed o...
- For Iran, mines are asymmetric warfare tools—a way to flex without firing missiles or risking direct confrontation. The US, meanwhile, has long treated Hormuz as a red...
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