Iran uses sea mine threat to 'maintain chokehold' over Strait of Hormuz
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a map claiming to show a 'danger zone' in the Strait of Hormuz littered with sea mines, as negotiations begin to reopen the critical global shipping passage. Analysts believe Tehran is using the sea mine threat to maintain its chokehold on the strait and force global shipping companies to operate under its terms.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has released a map showing a 'danger zone' in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming it is littered with sea mines. The map was released as ceasefire talks between Iran, the US, and Israel were set to begin. The IRGC stated that vessels must navigate using the new map due to the likelihood of sea mines in the main traffic zone. Iran is believed to have over 5,000 sea mines stockpiled, which can be easily deployed and manufactured. The true extent of the sea mine risk is uncertain, but analysts say Iran may be using the threat to maintain its control over the waterway.
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