3 minutes agoNYT: Iran doesn't know where it put the mines in the Strait of Hormuz
Periskopi(3 months ago)
(3 months ago)Citing American officials, the New York Times reported that Iran is increasingly difficult to reopen the Hormuz Strait because of its inability to locate all maritime mines that it deployed during the recent conflict, in addition to the possibility of some being swept away by sea currents. [...]
The Hormuz Strait crisis is a direct result of tensions that followed a series of US-Israel military operations against strategic goals deep inside Iran, prompting Tehran to activate its “component of necessity” to counter its opponents' air and maritime superiority.
On March 2, a senior official The IRC announced that the waterway was closed, warning that any ships entering it could be viewed “ ”, according to Iranian state media.
Only this declaration marred global shipping markets, prompted oil prices to rise significantly and increased uncertainty for shipping companies, reports the report. Telegraph, broadcast Periscope.
As the mines began to settle, the riots escalated.
Traffic tanks through the Strait declined, while ship owners reevaluated the risks as a result of the possible presence of mines, along with the threat of Iranian drones and missiles.
This overlapping risks gave Iran a considerable impact during the conflict, enabling him to pressure on global energy flows and international actors.
However, this strategy later resulted against Tehran.
The New York Times reported, citing officials that Iran may not have accurate data on the whereabouts of all the mines it has established.
Reports suggest the deployment was random and disorganized.
Iran has tried to address the situation in part by keeping a narrow sea lane open, allowing ships to cross despite risks, and in some cases against a payment.
IRC issued warnings about mined areas, and semi-official media published maps showing roads believed to be safer, but these roads remained restricted and maritime traffic did not return to normal.
US President Donald Trump linked the possibility of a temporary ceasefire to the full, immediate and secure “reopening of the strait”.
Iranian officials have indirectly acknowledged the difficulties, with Foreign Minister Abbas Aracchi saying that the reopening of the strait will become “taking into account the limitations”.
Otherwise, clearing mines at sea is one of the most complex military operations. /Periscope/
