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On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump warned Iran of “unprecedented” consequencesif it plants any mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump called for the immediateremoval of mines that may have been deployed in the strategic waterway, notingthat Washington had not received confirmed reports that such mines had beenplanted.
Earlier today, CBS News reported that US intelligenceagencies had detected indicators that Iran may be preparing to deploy navalmines in the Strait of Hormuz.
NEWS via @CBSNews: U.S. intelligence assets have begun to see indications Iran is taking steps to deploy mines in Strait of Hormuz shipping lane. Iran is using smaller crafts that can carry 2 to 3 mines each. While Iran’s mine stock isn’t publicly known, estimates over the years…
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) March 10, 2026The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine, saidthat the United States is weighing options to escort commercial vessels throughthe Hormuz, noting that tankers have been unable to sail for more than a week. Meanwhile,China noted the need to keep the Strait secure to protect global energysupplies amid the escalating war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel,calling for de-escalation and dialogue.
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