Tehran claims fresh mine deployment as US keeps major military presence in Middle East.
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Iran has claimed that new naval mines have been laid in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh concerns over the security of one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes.
The reported move comes as tensions between Iran and the United States remain high, with any disruption in the strait potentially affecting global oil supplies and international shipping.
The US military maintains around 50,000 troops and 19 warships in the Middle East as Washington pursues what officials describe as a longer-term regional strategy.
The latest development has heightened concerns over a possible escalation, with governments and markets closely watching activity around the strategic waterway.
