Strait of Hormuz Passage Closed by Mines
The presence of around 80 naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz led to the closure of the main passage. Commercial ships and oil tankers continued to pass through two alternative routes: one through Iranian waters to the north, and the other through Omani waters to the south. The main corridor remains closed until the mines are removed, due to its global strategic importance as a key route for transporting oil and gas.
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