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Iran Is Laying Mines in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Officials Say

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026
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A fifth of the world’s oil passes through the strait, making it a critical choke point in global commerce.A fifth of the world’s oil passes through the strait, making it a critical choke point in global commerce. 

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