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Peril in the Persian Gulf: U.S. Warns of Iranian Mining Threat in the Strait of Hormuz as Naval Tensions Escalate

  By: Claude Webber The fragile equilibrium of the Persian Gulf has entered a perilous new phase as American officials warn that Iran may be preparing to deploy naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz—one of the most strategically vital waterways on earth. The potential move, if carried out, could severely disrupt global energy markets […]