Iran has laid about a dozen mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say

Iran has deployed about a dozen mines in the Strait of Hormuz, two sources familiar with the matter said. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway used for shipping oil and liquefied natural gas. The deployment of mines in this area was confirmed by the sources. The information was reported without additional details on timing or the exact locations of the mines. The sources described the situation as a notable development concerning the waterway.