US sees no evidence of Iranian mines in Hormuz, blames attacks for disruption US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said there is no clear evidence that Iran has placed mines in the Strait of Hormuz but said Iranian attacks on shipping are currently the only factor disrupting traffic through the strategic waterway. “The only thing prohibiting transit in the straits right now is Iran shooting at shipping,” Hegseth told a Pentagon briefing on Friday, adding the passage remains open for vessels. Hegseth said Washington is preparing options to ensure the strait remains open and noted the United States had targeted Iran’s…
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