Is Iran unable to locate its mines in the Strait of Hormuz?

[Hafar1014]

America flailing like a broken Wind Mill

Kharg does not matter as much for Iranian exports as the DC nutters assume.
During the eight years of the Iran-Iraq war Kharg was kept closed while oil exports from Iran continued to flow.

Any attempt to block Iran would necessitate the use of force to prevent Indian, Chinese and Russian ships from entering Iranian harbours.

It would also mean less oil supplies for the global markets. Historically sea blockades take many months and even years to show effects.
That is more time than Trump has to politically survive.

A snippet from " B "at Moon of Alabama

Irans economy is already almost dead and this will be the end of the IsamoNAZI era

 

[Concerned American]

Irans economy is already almost dead and this will be the end of the IsamoNAZI era
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The only thing that will bring an end to this insanity is for the oppressed Iranian citizenry to take back the country that they lost to fanaticism 47 years ago.

 

[Hafar1014]

The only thing that will bring an end to this insanity is for the oppressed Iranian citizenry to take back the country that they lost to fanaticism 47 years ago.

Hopefully this will pressure them to act. Weapons have been sent to the Kurds and Israel is imbedded.

 

[Doc7505]

Problem: We sank all of their boats.
Second problem: Mines don't work that way.

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From what I've read on sea mines, there are several types of mines used in blocking the Strait of Hormuz. They are acoustic, magnetic and command controlled.
I guess the variations can exceed those I've mentioned, but I'm a land lubber and know little about naval warfare.

 

[Doc7505]

America and Venezuela now control most of the worlds oil and soon the price. The effect of the blockade will quickly destroy whats left of Irans economy and there isnt a damn thing you cab do about it

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If that were the case, why is gasoline now above $4.00/gal.

 

[kyzr]

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If that were the case, why is gasoline now above $4.00/gal.

Because the tankers are just heading to the Gulf of America since Hormuz is closed.
After they get filled and head out the price will drop.

Look at the line of empty tankers rounding the Horn of Africa and heading to the Gulf of America

 

[Muhammed]

The US has two new destroyers "demining" Hormuz using underwater drones, NATO is also sending mine-sweepers to help.

It's still a slow tedious process. As demining tech advances so does mine tech. They Iranians used a lot of bottom mines and a lot of decoy bottom mines to slow down demining process too. Plus the strait is extremely cluttered with centuries of debris that looks like mines on sonar. And there's programmable mines too.

It's going to take a while. And it's pointless to even begin demining unless you can prevent them from laying more mines in the areas you just demined.

 

[kyzr]

It's still a slow tedious process. As de-mining tech advances so does mine tech. They Iranians used a lot of bottom mines and a lot of decoy bottom mines to slow down de-mining process too. Plus the strait is extremely cluttered with centuries of debris that looks like mines on sonar. And there's programmable mines too.
It's going to take a while. And it's pointless unless you can stop them from laying more mines in the areas you just de-mined.

The Brits are supposed to send a few mine sweepers to help. Possibly others.
If we have drones monitoring Hormuz there shouldn't be any new mines placed.

If Hormuz is closed the tankers can come to the US to load up until Hormuz is fully open.
Iran gets no revenue until Hormuz is open to everyone.

 

[Doc7505]

TACO was in reference to Iran and anything else - as usual dishonest. Again simply buying time to redefine his "failed" strategy, so as to continue his illegal war on Iran.
Those two USN ships entering the Hormuz Strait - during negotiations - shows what he had factually in mind, since calling for new negotiations.
Israels only goal is to destroy Iran's existing political and military capabilities and the possibility of Iran obtaining nukes, that would seriously hinder their project Greater Israel.

TACO is only interested in getting himself rich and OIL - since he is a man of the 19th and 20th century, and doesn't understand the energy concept of the 21st century. Therefore the US participation in this illegal war, is simply and only about OIL. Which TACO errantly believes would set back China' growing economic and military strength. Whilst at the same time taking into account, that it allows him to blackmail the rest of the world.

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Both you and tour Iranian Ayatollahs have severely misjudged what kind of leverage they think they have. Tehran thought they held a strong hand going into negotiations. They seemingly have deluded themselves into believing they have leverage when in reality they have none.
Vice President J.D. Vance put them back on their heels bu telling the, that while the deal remains open, it is up to Iran's leaders to accept the terms.

 

[frigidweirdo]

Not a surprise really. The more centralized and authoritarian a system the worse they will be in their diligence of safety and accountability.

And when you get a country attacking you, what's more important? Knowing where the mines are, or stopping the attack?

 

[Doc7505]

Meanwhile, there still other methods of securing M.E. crude oil and that's from the Iran, Iraq and Syria pipeline aka the Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline, completed in 1952, is Syria’s most important transit asset, linking Iraq’s Kirkuk fields to the port of Baniyas.
oil pumps 300,000 bls/day.

 

[fncceo]

Just tie a mullah to the bow of every tanker as they pass through the straits.

That might jog their memory.

 

[Anarchy666]

And yet liberals will tell you with a straight face that these same people should be allowed to have a nuclear weapon...

 

[fncceo]

And yet liberals will tell you with a straight face that these same people should be allowed to have a nuclear weapon...

I sure hope they don’t lose those too.

 

[1srelluc]

We have mine sweeping ships.

Not really, not active anyway, we mothballed ours. I think we have three or four.

Destroyers have some minesweeping ability via their helos and a "sled" they pull along.

Japan is sending a couple of Avenger class minesweepers they got from us.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

We have mine sweeping ships.

Our minesweepers are being decommissioned because of age. The crappy little ships (LCS) are being modified for it. We have no true minesweepers in the area.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

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If that were the case, why is gasoline now above $4.00/gal.

Because oil is a global market. Did you miss that class?

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Just tie a mullah to the bow of every tanker as they pass through the straits.

That might jog their memory.

We don't have enough left.

 

[JGalt]

Is Iran unable to locate its mines in the Strait of Hormuz?​

Has Iran lost the location of its mines in the Strait of Hormuz?

The New York Times reports, citing officials, that Iran may not have accurate records of the locations of all the mines it has laid. Reports suggest that the planting was carried out in a random and disorganised.

www.euronews.com

11 Apr 2026 ~~ By Chaima Chihi

The New York Times reports, citing officials, that Iran may not have accurate records of the locations of all the mines it has laid. Reports suggest that the planting was carried out in a random and disorganised.​

The New York Times, citing US officials, reported that Iran is finding it increasingly difficult to reopen the Strait of Hormuz due to its inability to locate all the naval mines it planted during the recent conflict, in addition to the possibility of some of them being swept away by sea currents.
The Strait of Hormuz crisis is a direct result of the tensions that followed a series of US-Israeli military operations against strategic targets deep inside Iran, prompting Tehran to activate its "necessity option" to counter its adversaries air and naval superiority.
On 2 March, a senior IRGC official announced that the waterway was closed, warning that any ship entering it could be "targeted", according to Iranian state media. This statement alone disrupted global shipping markets, sent oil prices soaring, and increased uncertainty for shipping companies.
As the mines began to be deployed, the turmoil escalated. Tanker traffic through the Strait declined as shipowners reassessed the risks as a result of the potential presence of mines alongside the threat of Iranian drones and missiles. This overlap of risks gave Iran significant leverage during the conflict, enabling it to exert pressure on global energy flows and international actors.
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Iran has attempted to deal with the situation in part by keeping a narrow shipping lane open, allowing ships to pass despite the risks, and in some cases for a fee. The IRGC issued warnings about mined areas, and semi-official media outlets published maps showing routes believed to be safer, but these routes remained limited and maritime traffic did not return to normal.
US President Donald Trump linked the possibility of a temporary ceasefire to the "full, immediate and safe" reopening of the strait.
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As a result, neither Iran nor the US has a clear picture of how many mines remain or where they are deployed within the strait.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it could face new strikes if talks in Pakistan as part of the temporary ceasefire fail.
The New York Post quoted Trump as saying: "We are currently loading ships with the best ammunition, the best weapons ever made."
"Unless we reach an agreement, we're going to use them. very effectively."

Commentary:
Answer to the problem.
Put the Iranians in boats and make them crisscross they area until all the mines either are found and blown up, or they blow up themselves. It's a Win-Win situation.
At this time, it would be appropriate if a Chinese tanker or supply ship were hit by a mine.

Those ******* Iranians may not remember where they dropped the mines but I guarantee you our Navy knows how to find them. Our military has several underwater UAVs capable of traversing the strait, including the 1,7000 pound Knifefish drone, developed by General Dynamics. The Knifefish UUV provides the mine warfare commander with enhanced mine-hunting capability by detecting, classifying and identifying both buried mines and mines in high clutter environments,” according to the company.

The navy is also equipped with the Mod 2 Kingfish, a missile-shaped drone outfitted with sonar that scans the ocean floor for potential mines. Along with the underwater drones, the navy also has the MH-60S helicopters, which are equipped with the Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) and Airborne Mine Neutralization System (AMNS). The systems allow the choppers to quickly locate underwater mines in the area and send out small warheads to detonate the explosive.

 

[Doc7505]

Is there no end to American misery and stupidity?
The Strait was wide open before America's insane and illegal bombing of sweet down town Tehran .

They need to apologise profusely and offer Iran $20 billion , say , for inconvenience .
And write publicly on paper ,
"We , the Americans , will not be as stupid ever again ."

Simples

How the US will clear Iran’s mines in the Strait of Hormuz​

How the US will clear Iran’s mines in the Strait of Hormuz

As peace talks between America and Iran fell apart over the weekend, President Trump has called for the US military to take control of the Strait of Hormuz and clear the water of Tehran’s min…

nypost.com

12 Aug 2026 ~~ By Ronny Reyes

As peace talks between America and Iran fell apart over the weekend, President Trump has called for the US military to take control of the Strait of Hormuz and clear the water of Tehran’s mines.
The strait, which oversees 20% of the world’s oil transports, has remained closed since the war began on Feb. 28, with Iran filling the passage with deadly, underwater mines.
To clear the waters, the US will tap its own navy and that of allied nations to deploy minesweepers and clear the Strait of Hormuz to resume global trade, Trump said Sunday.
“We have minesweepers there now,” Trump told Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures.”
“We have highly sophisticated underwater minesweepers, which are the latest and the greatest, but we’re also bringing in more traditional minesweepers,” he added.
“I understand the UK and a couple of other countries are sending minesweepers. A lot of countries don’t have minesweepers.”
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said operations to clear the Strait of Hormuz began on Saturday after two American destroyers passed through the waters for the first time since the war began.
The US Navy will be deploying “underwater drones” to locate Iran’s mines and take them out “in the coming days,” CENTCOM added.
The US military has several underwater UAVs capable of traversing the strait, including the 1,7000 pound Knifefish drone, developed by General Dynamics.
“The Knifefish UUV provides the mine warfare commander with enhanced mine-hunting capability by detecting, classifying and identifying both buried mines and mines in high clutter environments,” according to the company.

Commentary:
This is really hitting Eastern countries hard as what they aren’t telling you is that 87% of that 20% of the world’s oil transports goes to Asia. So who’s going to take the real brunt of it?
China is the primary buyer of Iranian oil, importing roughly 1.2 to 1.4 million barrels per day (mbd) as of early 2026, accounting for over 80% of Iran’s total exports. Estimates for early 2026 put Iranian crude shipments to China at roughly 1.22–1.4 million barrels per day, though some earlier 2026 figures reached as high as 2.16 mb/day during peaks. Are they willing to step in now and plead their case?