CBS News reported on Tuesday that U.S. intelligence has begun detecting signs that Iran is moving to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway through which a significant portion of the world's oil shipments pass. The placement of mines in this region would pose a serious threat to international trade and maritime security. There are no official confirmations from the Iranian government regarding this intelligence. U.S. intelligence is reportedly closely monitoring Iran's actions to assess the credibility of the threat. The United States and its allies are said to be considering various response options in the event that this information is confirmed.
