Live Events as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! WASHINGTON: There is no clear evidence that Iran has placed mines in the Strait of Hormuz , U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a news briefing on Friday.The assessment by Hegseth contrasts with news reports earlier this week suggesting Iran had deployed about a dozen mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the conduit for a fifth of the world's oil.Asked about the possibility of mines in the Strait, Hegseth said: "We've heard them talk about it just like you've reported recklessly and wildly about it.
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Published at: 2026-03-13 14:04:35
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