Summary
- The UK defence secretary said Iran may be laying naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
- He explained that this could pose a major risk to both commercial vessels and warships, significantly undermining maritime safety.
- He was quoted as saying the most realistic way to restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is de-escalation of military tensions.
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A warning has been issued that Iran may be laying naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
On 12 (local time), according to Walter Bloomberg, UK Defence Secretary John Healey said Iran may be deploying mines in the Strait of Hormuz despite US warnings.
He noted that such moves could pose a major risk to both commercial vessels and warships. He added that in a combat situation, mine-clearing operations are extremely difficult, which could significantly undermine maritime navigational safety.
Healey stressed that the most realistic way to restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is to ease military tensions.
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