Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz nearly halted amid rising threat of Iranian sea mines and tensions with the IRGC
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz has reached a critical juncture as shipping traffic remains nearly at a standstill due to the rising threat of Iranian sea mines. The tensions have escalated following recent actions by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which issued a map showing a so-called "danger zone" where these mines are purportedly deployed. This strategic maneuver appears aimed at consolidating Tehran's influence over this vital maritime passageway, crucial for global oil shipments. The Iranian assertion of the sea mine threat follows a series of negotiations meant to facilitate the reopening of the strait for shipping.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Apr 2026 20:23 LONDON
