Iran is preparing to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global trading route that oversees the transport of 20% of the world’s oil supply, according to new reports.
Despite the destruction of more than 50 Iranian naval vessels, Tehran still has more than 80% of its small boat and mine-layers to begin deploying traps on the strait, according to CNN. The outlet reported Tuesday that Iran had already started laying the mines.
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While the exact size of Tehran’s mine stock is unknown, previous estimates suggested the Islamic Republic has access to roughly 2,000 to 6,000 naval mines on hand.
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