Mines in the Strait of Hormuz: How dangerous are they? Carla Bleiker © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Mines in the Strait of Hormuz: How dangerous are they? Carla Bleiker 04/19/2026April 19, 2026 Iran says it has placed mines in the Straight of Hormuz to discourage independent traffic. How dangerous are naval mines, and what can be done to clear them? https://www.dw.com/en/strait-of-hormuz-mines-iran-us-war-drones/a-76847658 © 2026 Deutsche Welle