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Strait of Hormuz dotted with about a dozen Iranian mines, U.S. officials say

Mar 23, 2026Center

U.S. officials say assessments show at least a dozen Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump backs off his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure over claims of productive peace talks

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