Iran made preparations to mine the Strait of Hormuz, US sources say

Middle East News
02-07-2025 | 00:19
High views
Share
LBCI
Share
LBCI
Whatsapp
facebook
Twitter
Messenger
telegram
print
Iran made preparations to mine the Strait of Hormuz, US sources say
Whatsapp
facebook
Twitter
Messenger
telegram
print
0min
Iran made preparations to mine the Strait of Hormuz, US sources say

The Iranian military loaded naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf last month, a move that intensified concerns in Washington that Tehran was gearing up to blockade the Strait of Hormuz following Israel's strikes on sites across Iran, according to two U.S. officials.

The previously unreported preparations, which were detected by U.S. intelligence, occurred some time after Israel launched its initial missile attack against Iran on June 13, said the officials, who requested anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence matters.

The loading of the mines - which have not been deployed in the strait - suggests that Tehran may have been serious about closing one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, a move that would have escalated an already-spiraling conflict and severely hobbled global commerce.

About one-fifth of global oil and gas shipments pass through the Strait of Hormuz and a blockage would likely have spiked world energy prices.

Reuters

Middle East News

Iran

Mine

Strait of Hormuz

US

LBCI Next
Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, scholars' association says
Recommended For You
d-none hideMe
LBCI
Israel-Gaza War Updates
03:35

Egypt's Sisi praises Trump Gaza plan ahead of indirect Hamas-Israel talks

LBCI
Middle East News
01:21

Syria selects members of the first post-Assad parliament

LBCI
Israel-Gaza War Updates
13:44

Netanyahu says Israeli negotiators to leave Monday for Gaza talks in Egypt

LBCI
News Bulletin Reports
13:00

Gaza on edge: Escalation and negotiations continue in parallel

Subscribe to our VOD
SUBSCRIBE
Our visitors readings
d-none hideMe
LBCI
News Bulletin Reports
2025-09-22

Tragedy in Bint Jbeil: A family's final drive ends in bloodshed after Israeli drone strike

LBCI
Israel-Gaza War Updates
03:35

Egypt's Sisi praises Trump Gaza plan ahead of indirect Hamas-Israel talks

LBCI
News Bulletin Reports
2025-10-04

Lebanon asserts rule of law as Hezbollah ignores permit restrictions — the details

LBCI
Lebanon News
02:00

Truck drivers block Dahr el-Baydar highway over vehicle detentions

Videos
d-none hideMe
LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-10-04

Meet Miss Lebanon 2025 contestants: Video

LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-10-03

Series of Israeli airstrikes spark massive fire in southern Lebanon

LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-09-07

Lunar eclipse captivates Lebanon: watch the stunning video

Most read
d-none hideMe
24 hours
7 days
Month
LBCI
News Bulletin Reports
12:50

Lebanese Cabinet session focused on controversial files: What items are on the agenda?

LBCI
News Bulletin Reports
12:49

Justice and redemption: Lebanese singer Fadel Chaker surrenders to Lebanese Army after 12 years in hiding

LBCI
Lebanon News
08:38

Hezbollah backs Hamas' stance on Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan

LBCI
Lebanon News
01:51

Israeli drones fly low over Nabatieh since dawn

LBCI
News Bulletin Reports
13:00

Gaza on edge: Escalation and negotiations continue in parallel

LBCI
Lebanon News
02:00

Truck drivers block Dahr el-Baydar highway over vehicle detentions

LBCI
Israel-Gaza War Updates
10:25

Hundreds of thousands protest in Amsterdam against Gaza war

LBCI
Israel-Gaza War Updates
09:26

Israeli bombing must stop for Gaza hostage release: Rubio

Download now the LBCI mobile app
To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world
Google Play
App Store
Download now the LBCI mobile app
We use
cookies
We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.
Accept
Learn More