Iran prepared to mine Strait of Hormuz after Israeli strikes, but held back — US officials | Forexlive
Iran prepped to mine Strait of Hormuz last month after Israeli strikes, but the mines were never deployed, according to U.S. officials. Reuters carry the story. In brief: A blockade would have disrupted global trade, with the strait carrying around 20% of the world’s oil and gas shipments. U.S. hasn’t ruled out the possibility that…