Iran continues mining Strait of Hormuz

Iran has continued its naval mining operation in the Strait of Hormuz this week, according to an Axios report. The US military has observed the activity and is closely monitoring it, though it remains unclear whether all mines from the first wave have been found and cleared. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global oil chokepoint, with over 20% of the world's seaborne oil previously passing through it. The ongoing mining operation threatens to further complicate shipping and energy markets.