'Mine' tension in the Strait of Hormuz

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz continues. A new step has been taken by the Tehran administration regarding the strait, which is under Iranian control but which the US seeks to seize. While it is assessed that Iran will lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, US intelligence reported that small vessels in the region are highly active.

The world's eyes are on the events in the Strait of Hormuz, which is under Iranian control and through which 20 percent of global oil trade passes. As the US continues its efforts to take control of the Strait of Hormuz, a move has come from Iran that will increase tension but also lock the war in place.

IRAN'S MOVE IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ

Iran has decided to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz. While hundreds of ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz every day before the war, the danger that laying mines in the region would create has caused concern.

"SMALL VESSELS ARE VERY ACTIVE IN THE REGION"

On the other hand, news from US intelligence has also increased concerns. US intelligence reported that small vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are very active in the region.

MINE WARNING FROM TRUMP

US President Donald Trump said, "If Iran has laid any mines in the Strait of Hormuz, we want them removed immediately."

US President Donald Trump made a statement following allegations in the US press that Iran was preparing to place mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said, "If Iran has laid any mines in the Strait of Hormuz, we want them removed immediately. If mines have been placed for any reason and are not removed immediately, the military consequences Iran will face will be at a level never seen before. On the other hand, if they remove any mines that may have been placed, this will be a big step in the right direction."

Reports in the US press had alleged that US intelligence had seen signs that Iran was preparing to place mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Approximately one-fifth of the world's oil trade and liquefied natural gas exports from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are carried out through the Strait of Hormuz. About 20 percent of global daily oil consumption, or about 20 million barrels per day, passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

HORMUZ THREAT FROM THE REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS

In the past few hours, Revolutionary Guards Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri had stated, "No ship linked to those attacking Iran has the right to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. If you have any doubts, come closer and try it."

News Source: 12punto