HORMUZ REOPENING STILL FACES MINE RISK Even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens after a US–Iran deal, naval mines remain a major threat to ship…
HORMUZ REOPENING STILL FACES MINE RISK
Even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens after a US–Iran deal, naval mines remain a major threat to shipping. Experts warn detection and removal are complex, requiring scarce naval resources, and routes can be re-mined quickly. With unclear US-Iran coordination details, safe and smooth transit is not guaranteed, and the shipping environment remains highly volatile.