Iran Prepared to Mine Strait of Hormuz After Israeli Strikes, US Officials Reveal

Reuters cited US officials as saying that intelligence has revealed Iran loaded naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf following Israel’s airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in mid-June 2025.

The move raised alarms over a potential attempt to blockade the Strait of Hormuz — a vital waterway through which 20% of the world’s oil and gas flows.

While the mines were never deployed, the move signaled Tehran’s capability and possible intent to escalate tensions.