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Iran Lost Track of Its Own Mines in Hormuz, NYT Reports

According to the New York Times, Iran lost track of mines deployed in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, with US officials saying the mines were placed "haphazardly" without clear command oversight.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil waterway through which 20% of global consumption passes, faces severe transit disruptions due to these mines, making safe passage nearly impossible.
MaritimeTraffic reported nine ships transited the Strait on Thursday, a figure well below the prewar average of over 130 vessels per day as operational risks remain high.
President Donald Trump demanded the "complete, immediate, and safe opening" of the Strait on Tuesday, while Iran plans to charge a $2 million toll for ships taking detours through Iranian waters.
Neither American nor Iranian forces currently possess the specialized tools needed to remove the marine mines, creating a prolonged stalemate that complicates reopening the waterway for international commerce.

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