U.S. intel assessment says military identified at least 10 mines in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. military officials have identified at least 10 mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage. These mines are believed to be Iranian-manufactured, specifically the Maham 3 and Maham 7 types. The U.S. has warned that navigating the strait could be hazardous due to these mines, which have implications for global oil transport.
- ▪The U.S. military has identified at least 10 mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Iran is reportedly using Maham 3 and Maham 7 Limpet mines in the strait.
- ▪The Pentagon has warned that transiting the normal route through the strait could be extremely hazardous.
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Politics U.S. intel assessment says military identified at least 10 mines in Strait of Hormuz By James LaPorta James LaPorta National security coordinating producer James LaPorta is the national security coordinating producer for the CBS News' Washington bureau. He is a former U.S. Marine veteran infantryman and veteran of the Afghanistan war. Read Full Bio James LaPorta May 19, 2026 / 6:11 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — A recent American intelligence assessment showed that U.S. forces have identified at least 10 mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter.
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