Can Iran use rockets to mine the Strait of Hormuz, as US claims?
Analysts say it’s implausible but Iran is well-versed in adapting conventional weapons to suit its needs.
Monday, August 31, 2026
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Analysts say it’s implausible but Iran is well-versed in adapting conventional weapons to suit its needs.
The U.S. resumed strikes on Iran on Sunday, hitting rocket launchers on Larak Island that U.S. Central Command said were ready to deploy mines into the Strait of Hormuz. The United Arab Emirates said Iran retaliated by sending drones toward the American ally. Oil prices jumped Monday morning upon the return to military action after…