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In Context - How did Iran manage to undermine the Strait of Hormuz?

In our In Context section we review how Iran has used the mining of the Strait of Hormuz as one of its key weapons in the war with the United States and Israel. Tehran has resorted to naval mines,…

Source: France 24April 20, 2026 at 10:07 PM

In Context - How did Iran manage to undermine the Strait of Hormuz?

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In our In Context section we review how Iran has used the mining of the Strait of Hormuz as one of its key weapons in the war with the United States and Israel. Tehran has resorted to naval mines, among other weapons, and specialists assure that their removal could take considerable time.

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