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Strait of Hormuz
Iran made preparations to mine the Strait of Hormuz after Israel strikes, US sources say
US intelligence tracked Iran loading naval mines onto vessels in Persian Gulf following Israeli airstrikes, raising alarms over potential attempt to block one of world’s most vital oil routes—though no mines deployed
Reuters
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07.02.25
Tehran’s empty Hormuz threat signals a weakened regime, Iran expert says
Despite Iran’s isolation and weakened proxies, Foreign Desk editor-in-chief Lisa Daftari warned that the Islamic Republic remains committed to its long war with Israel and the West.
Felice Friedson/The Media Line
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07.01.25
Here’s how Iran could retaliate after US strikes on its nuclear program
With its nuclear program hit and US forces now directly involved, Iran could retaliate by targeting Gulf oil routes, launching missile and drone attacks on American bases, activating regional proxies or accelerating toward nuclear weapons
Associated Press
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06.23.25
‘Like a suicide bombing’: Iran threatens making Hormuz Strait a trap for US forces
Iran ramps up threats to close and heavily mine the Strait of Hormuz as deterrence against U.S. intervention, signaling a willingness to trigger global economic fallout to protect its strategic interests
Lior Ben Ari
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06.20.25
Tehran blocking Strait of Hormuz would be ‘suicidal move,’ Iran expert says
The corridor for 20% of the world’s oil supply, the Strait of Hormuz is a lifeline for the global economy; if Iran blocks the maritime choke point, as some officials have threatened, America, Europe and the Arab world would likely respond militarily
Giorgia Valente/The Media Line
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06.19.25
Iran vows retaliation against UK base housing US forces after Trump renews threats
Iranian general warns British base on Diego Garcia in Indian Ocean would be attacked with ballistic missiles and suicide drones after US deploys B-2 stealth bombers to island as Trump warns Tehran of ‘bad things’ without nuclear deal
Itamar Eichner
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03.30.25
Iran prepares for war with Israel if strike significant, report
Khamenei instructs the military to prepare optional retaliation plans if IDF inflicts significant damage, including the launch of 1,000 ballistic missiles, disruption to the world's energy supplies in maritime traffic in Persian Gulf and Straits of Hormuz
ynet
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10.25.24
Iran ship linked to Houthi attacks goes home amid Israel tensions, report says
Behshad ends Red Sea expedition during which it allegedly provided support for Houthi rebels in attacks on shipping vessels
Ynet
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04.18.24
Iranian commandos take over Israeli-linked ship
Following Iranian threats to Israel after the latter assassinated IRGC notable Hassan Mahdawi, several Iranian commandos rappelled from a helicopter and took control of a partially Israeli-owned vessel in the Strait of Hormuz; No Israelis were on board
Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner
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04.13.24
US beefs up Gulf deployment over Iran oil tanker threat
Move comes as Iranian seizures threaten oil tankers plying the Gulf, after long-made demands by Arab nations in the area, who accuse Washington of retreating from the region
AFP
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08.16.23
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