Iran preparing to lay mines in Strait of Hormuz, reports say

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.

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. REUTERS

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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.