Dossier
Iranian mines
Coverage of Iranian mines in the Nexus archive.
- US says 20 million barrels of crude passed through Hormuz in past day
The US reported that 20 million barrels of crude oil exited the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that Iranian mines in the strategic waterway are slowing the return to normal shipping levels.
- Operation to remove Iranian mines from Strait of Hormuz could take weeks, experts say
Experts say removing Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz could take weeks, despite using conventional minesweepers and advanced underwater drones. Insurance, shipping, and oil companies remain hesitant to use the waterway until the operation is completed.