Iran made preparations to mine the Strait of Hormuz, US officials say
The loading of the mines - which have not been deployed in the strait - suggests that Tehran may have been serious about closing one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.
A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/DADO RUVIC/ILLUSTRATION)ByREUTERS
