Iran ‘LOSES’ Sea Mines, Strait Of Hormuz Stays SHUT | Global Oil Supply In Danger Again From Blasts

Iran admits it cannot fully reopen the critical oil corridor after losing track of sea mines it deployed during recent conflict escalation with the United States and Israel.

The Strait of Hormuz—responsible for nearly one-fifth of global oil shipments—remains partially blocked, raising serious concerns for global energy markets and maritime safety. Reports suggest the mines were laid hastily, with some drifting unpredictably, making clearance operations extremely difficult.

Despite agreeing to reopen the route after ceasefire talks, Iran has warned ships to avoid the area, highlighting the ongoing danger. With global supply chains at risk and geopolitical tensions still high, the crisis could have far-reaching economic and security implications.

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00:28Iran

00:29admits it cannot fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz because it has lost track of the very sea

00:37mines it planted. This is not just a military misstep. It is a disruption that could impact

00:44the entire global oil supply chain. According to reports citing U.S. officials, Iran had mined the

00:53Strait of Hormuz last month using small boats. This came soon after joint U.S. and Israeli airstrikes

01:00on Iranian targets amid escalating tensions over stalled nuclear talks. But here's the critical

01:08problem. Iran now does not know where all those mines are. Some mines were never properly recorded

01:17and others were deliberately placed in ways that allow them to drift, which means they could be

01:24anywhere in the water. The Strait of Hormuz is not just any route. It carries nearly one-fifth of the

01:32world's oil supply. And for countries like India, the dependence is even higher. Now, despite agreeing

01:40to reopen the Strait after ceasefire talks, Iran is unable to make the passage fully safe. Instead,

01:48it has issued fresh warnings to ships. Iran's Revolutionary Guards have advised vessels to

01:55take alternative routes, citing the ongoing risk of collision with sea mines. In fact, officials say

02:03the mining was done haphazardly, raising serious concerns about maritime safety. This is a rare

02:11situation where a country's own military strategy has created a long-term navigation hazard. And the

02:19timing could not be more sensitive. High-stakes peace talks between Iran and the United States are

02:25underway, with strong pressure to stabilize the region quickly. U.S. leadership has already warned

02:33Tehran to reopen the critical choke point without delay. But until these mines are located and

02:40cleared, the threat remains active, unpredictable, and potentially dangerous. A narrow waterway that

02:48powers the global economy is now partially paralyzed, not by enemy action, but by uncertainty beneath the

02:56surface. And the world is watching closely.

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Iran ‘LOSES’ Sea Mines, Strait Of Hormuz Stays SHUT | Global Oil Supply In Danger Again From Blasts

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