Hormuz warning from Iran: 'Mines are waiting'

According to the news in the Iranian press, Muhibbi made an evaluation about what may happen while passing through alternative routes in the Strait of Hormuz. Muhibbi claimed that the Strait of Hormuz was completely under the control of the Revolutionary Guard Navy.

Emphasizing that ships that do not comply with the rules set by Iran have no choice but to hit mines, Muhibbi said, "Mines are waiting (in the Strait of Hormuz)." he said.

In the statements made by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), it was stated that the crew was evacuated due to a fire on two oil tankers off the coast of Oman. The Revolutionary Guards Army also claimed in its statement at night that two oil tankers hit a mine in the Strait of Hormuz.

THE STRAIT OF HORmuz HAS BEEN CLOSED FOR MONTHS

The USA and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28, 2026, and the Strait of Hormuz, which is critical for global oil exports and supply chains, was closed during the attacks. Iran also launched attacks on Gulf countries and points in the region that it said were "US and Israeli targets", and a ceasefire was later reached.

With the "Islamabad Memorandum" signed between Washington and Tehran on June 17, 2026, it was decided to stop military attacks and initiate arrangements to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic.