Iran begins laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say
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Ship Hit in Hormuz Amid Iran Mine Deployment
Ship Hit in Hormuz Amid Iran Mine Deployment
Above: A commercial ship is viewed anchored off the coast of the UAE in the Strait of Hormuz near Dubai on Mar. 2, 2026. Image credit: Stringer/Anadolu/Getty Images
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