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Briefing: Iran’s sea mines raise fears of Strait of Hormuz oil disruption

Strategic angle: Tehran may seek to choke off oil traffic through the vital Strait of Hormuz following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, raising fears it could deploy sea mines.

Editorial StaffMarch 12, 20261 min read

US and Israeli strikes on Iran may provoke a response.

Deployment of sea mines could disrupt oil traffic.

Strait of Hormuz is a critical passage for global oil supply.