Before the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad, a shocking thing has come to light regarding the Strait of Hormuz. According to US officials, Iran cannot completely open the Strait of Hormuz despite several attempts. The reason for this is the sea mines laid by Iran in Hormuz.
Iran had laid a large number of sea mines to block Hormuz. However, now Tehran has failed to detect them to open Hormuz. According to the report, Iran does not even have the capacity to remove them.
Issue may arise in America-Iran peace talks
A New York Times report claims that this situation is proving to be a major obstacle for Iran. In fact, America had demanded that the Strait of Hormuz be completely opened for traffic. This issue could also become a major issue for the peace talks to be held in Pakistan between Iranian negotiators and the US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance.
Pressure created by landmines, now they have become a headache.
After the US-Israeli war against Iran, Tehran laid a network of sea mines in Hormuz using small boats. These mines, as well as the threat of Iranian drone and missile attacks, had significantly reduced the number of oil tankers and other ships passing through the strait.
Because of this, energy prices increased and Iran got a big opportunity to strengthen its position in the war. However, Iran left a passage open in Hormuz, allowing toll-paying ships to pass.
IRGC issued warning
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a warning against ships being hit by sea mines. Meanwhile, semi-official news organizations have released charts showing safe routes.
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