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Naval mines laid by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz have become a key issue for maritime security and the global economy, as tensions with the United States have increased.
The recent statements of President Donald Trump, who said he has ordered "shoot to kill" any ship that lays mines, emphasize the importance of this threat to the reopening of this strategic sea route.
According to intelligence sources cited by CNN, Iran began laying mines in early March, shortly after the start of a bombing campaign by the US and Israel, which caused significant losses to its naval fleet. However, Tehran has managed to preserve the small boats used to lay these explosive devices.
The exact number of mines laid remains unclear, but sources suggest they could be in the hundreds. Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly left a corridor open for ships willing to pay a fee to pass through the strait.
According to previous reports by The Guardian, Iran has mainly used two types of mines: Maham 3 and Maham 7. Unlike older mines that require direct contact with the ship to explode, these belong to a more advanced, so-called "smart" generation.
These mines use magnetic and acoustic sensors to detect approaching ships and activate the explosion without the need for physical contact, making them more difficult to identify and neutralize.
The interpretation of the situation indicates that the presence of these mines could significantly delay the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, prolonging the economic consequences of the conflict and increasing the risks to international energy trade.
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