Persian Gulf: Sea Mines Could Move the Needle in Favor of Iran

Iran can use various types of sea mines to devastating effect in the Persian Gulf and effectively close chokepoints in the Strait of Hormuz without the need for a conventional naval blockade. While a traditional blockade could be broken up in days, a mine-only scenario in the strait could take much longer to clear as the shallow waters and narrow passageway create ideal conditions for mine warfare.

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