U.S. intel assessment says military identified at least 10 mines in Strait of Hormuz
Washington — A recent American intelligence assessment showed that U.S. forces have identified at least 10 mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter. The officials spoke with CBS News anonymously in order to discuss sensitive national security matters.
TL;DR
- U.S. forces have identified at least 10 mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
- U.S. officials believe Iran is responsible for deploying the mines, identified as Maham 3 and Maham 7 Limpet mines.
- The U.S. military is directing commercial ships to a safer route farther from Iran, which has been cleared of mines.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil and LNG shipments.
- Iran announced it is working with Oman to create a joint mechanism to control traffic in the strait.
- President Trump called off a planned attack on Iran due to ongoing peace negotiations.