The U.S. military has not confirmed reports that Iran has placed mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to two U.S. officials and a source familiar with the situation. This statement comes amid ongoing searches of the strategic waterway, contributing to uncertainty regarding the current military situation in the region.
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U.S. Military Has Not Confirmed Iranian Mines in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military has not verified claims that Iran has deployed mines in the Strait of Hormuz. This information was provided by two U.S. officials and a source familiar with the ongoing searches in the area.
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U.S. has not confirmed that Iran placed mines in the Strait of Hormuz, sources say
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