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Iran has begun laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the route through which about 20% of the world's oil passes, increasing tensions in the war and pushing fuel prices higher...
Tensions in the Middle East are escalating further after Iran began laying naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy routes.
According to two people familiar with US intelligence reports, Iran has laid several dozen mines in recent days, a move that significantly increases the risk to international oil and gas transportation.
The Strait of Hormuz is considered the most critical hub of global energy trade, as around 20% of the world's oil supply passes through it. Any disruption to traffic in this maritime corridor could have major consequences for international energy markets.
Intelligence sources say the mines laid so far are relatively few, but Iran still has 80% to 90% of its small fleet of ships and mine-laying vehicles, which would allow it to lay hundreds more mines if it decides to escalate the situation.
The strait is currently largely controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) along with the Iranian navy. According to US military assessments, these forces have the ability to create a defensive network of small mine-laying vessels, naval explosive devices and coastal missile systems, making the passage of ships extremely dangerous.
Iranian authorities have previously warned that any ship passing through the strait could become a target for attack, while some US officials have described the current situation in this maritime corridor as a "valley of death" for ships attempting to pass through it.
Meanwhile, the US Navy has not yet escorted commercial ships through the strait, although US President Donald Trump stated that his administration is considering the possibility of military escort of tankers and commercial ships to ensure safe passage.
The crisis in Hormuz has already begun to affect global energy markets. Analysts warn that the risk of blocking this strategic route has significantly increased oil and fuel prices in international markets, while any further escalation could cause a major energy shock at a global level.
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Indian Ocean and is used for oil exports from countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, making its stability crucial to the world's energy supply./ Pamphlet
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