General · 11 April 2026
Iran cannot find all mines in Hormuz
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Shipping delays may continue as hazards remain in a key global route. United States officials said Iran has been unable to reopen the Strait of Hormuz fully because it cannot locate all the naval mines it placed there. The report highlights ongoing disruption after fighting began, with mines preventing safe passage despite efforts to restore traffic.
Reported by The Japan Times · How we write briefs