Strait of Hormuz closed 'because Iran misplaced mines in shipping channel', claims US

Mirror Saturday 11th April 2026, 9:41PM 1 min read 13 hours ago

'Haphazardly' laid mines leaves tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz vulnerable to being blown up, US officials have said as talks between the US and Iran are underway

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