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Iran mining causes shipping collapse in Hormuz

Iran's new naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz have caused a sharp collapse in shipping traffic through the critical oil chokepoint.

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Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 23:00 UTC
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Iran has planted new naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to an Axios report. This action has caused a sharp collapse in shipping traffic through the critical global oil chokepoint. The move is part of Iran's ongoing efforts to disrupt maritime commerce and challenge US naval control in the region. The US military is closely monitoring the activity as tensions remain high.
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