Iran’s move to close the Strait of Hormuz has brought navigation in the 24-mile stretch of water to a near halt. Only a few ships have transited in recent days, many of them having turned off their tracking systems or joined “shadow fleets.” “They can’t physically close a waterway of that size, but the threat…
Washington – Iran may be preparing to deploy naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, US officials told CBS News, in an effort to further disrupt key shipping lanes. US officials said Iran was using small vessels that can carry two to three mines each to lay in the strait. Although Iran’s mine stock is not…
Dubai – British maritime security firm Vanguard Tech said Tuesday that a US-flagged tanker was approached by Iranian gunboats, who threatened to board the ship in the Strait of Hormuz before continuing on its way under military escort. This incident has come to light amidst a tense standoff between the United States and Iran, just a…
