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

[fncceo]

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

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Once!

 

[fncceo]

Once!

On the other hand, how many purpose-built minesweepers have never swept a single mine? Not even once?

 

[The Duke]

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.

Yeah, they have no idea where they all are, but the minesweeping..things are clearing the mines right now.
(It's a bunch of different things, copters, drones, ships.)
U.S. has the best method for removing mines out of anyone.

 

[The Duke]

You still after 5 weeks of war, haven't comprehended the quint essence of Iran's military and political setup - which is:

DECENTRALIZATION.

A top-down power structure IS centralized by nature, retard.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

On the other hand, how many purpose-built minesweepers have never swept a single mine? Not even once?

I'll have to ask my brother who was on one of the sweeps at Corpus Christi.

 

[Kruska]

A top-down power structure IS centralized by nature, retard.

Hi merry Duke,

A decentralized political and military structure setup, implies that there are multiple locations where those branches act independently. You are welcome - retard.

 

[luiza]

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

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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?

The US has no available sweepers to handle kitchen floors , let alone clear mines .
You have been munching on stale propaganda again .

 

[Doc7505]

The US has no available sweepers to handle kitchen floors , let alone clear mines .
You have been munching on stale propaganda again .

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Then please explain how U.S. Navy ships and other ships have passed safely through the strait of Hormuz without suffering a sinking.
Two U.S. Navy destroyers, the USS Frank E. Peterson and USS Michael Murphy, have begun a mission to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz, which were reportedly laid by Iran. This operation aims to ensure safe passage through this critical trade.
The Navy maintained a robust mine countermeasures force that was better prepared for such threats, as seen during past conflicts like the Iran-Iraq War and Operation Desert Shield.

 

[luiza]

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Then please explain how U.S. Navy ships and other ships have passed safely through the strait of Hormuz without suffering a sinking.
Two U.S. Navy destroyers, the USS Frank E. Peterson and USS Michael Murphy, have begun a mission to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz, which were reportedly laid by Iran. This operation aims to ensure safe passage through this critical trade.
The Navy maintained a robust mine countermeasures force that was better prepared for such threats, as seen during past conflicts like the Iran-Iraq War and Operation Desert Shield.

How many times have you been told that it is all scripted Theatre ?
It must surely be dawning on a few of you Munchers that matters are not occurring as they ought to in a real world .

 

[kyzr]

A decentralized political and military structure setup, implies that there are multiple locations where those branches act independently. You are welcome - retard.

It also allows for toppling regions piece by piece. Many ways to skin that cat...

 

[Ringo]

Why would they even need to plant mines?
It was enough that they said they would do it. And everyone took them seriously, just in case. Iran has already proven that it means business.

But isn't it unfair that Iran is putting navy pieces back on the board, that were declared destroyed?
Although, considering that Trump plays chess like a dove, “fair” could mean just about anything.

 

[Concerned American]

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Then please explain how U.S. Navy ships and other ships have passed safely through the strait of Hormuz without suffering a sinking.
Two U.S. Navy destroyers, the USS Frank E. Peterson and USS Michael Murphy, have begun a mission to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz, which were reportedly laid by Iran. This operation aims to ensure safe passage through this critical trade.
The Navy maintained a robust mine countermeasures force that was better prepared for such threats, as seen during past conflicts like the Iran-Iraq War and Operation Desert Shield.

Three of our newest littoral combat ships are currently conducting mine clearing countermeasures. They arrived a few days ago. We have retired our Avenger class mine sweepers.

 

[Doc7505]

How many times have you been told that it is all scripted Theatre ?
It must surely be dawning on a few of you Munchers that matters are not occurring as they ought to in a real world .

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Well, we'll soon see if any ships are struck by the supposed mines laid by Iran.
In the meantime, Iranian ports are being blockaded by the U.S. Navy. No ships in and no ships out.

 

[Kruska]

It also allows for toppling regions piece by piece. Many ways to skin that cat...

Yes, but for that one needs far more then just aircraft and bombs. Loads of ground troops - and in view of the USA and Israel, Iran therefore chose that setup specifically.

 

[kyzr]

Yes, but for that one needs far more then just aircraft and bombs. Loads of ground troops - and in view of the USA and Israel, Iran therefore chose that setup specifically.

Probably. But 92,000,000 protesters can topple unpopular regimes, history is replete with successes.
No food, no jobs, no money, can beat just about any regime.

 

[Kruska]

Probably. But 92,000,000 protesters can topple unpopular regimes, history is replete with successes.
No food, no jobs, no money, can beat just about any regime.

You people simply can't accept the FACT, that the vast majority of Iran's population shares the religious principles and views of the Mullahs. So why should they revolt against their own religion and beliefs???
Political motivated protests in Iran are a matter of issue between the moderates and conservatives wings - and they ALL adhere to their Mullahs aka religion.

Those who defy or who are in opposition of these major political wings and/or Mullahs, don't even account for 10% of the total population.

 

[kyzr]

You people simply can't accept the FACT, that the vast majority of Iran's population shares the religious principles and views of the Mullahs. So why should they revolt against their own religion and beliefs???
Political motivated protests in Iran are a matter of issue between the moderates and conservatives wings - and they ALL adhere to their Mullahs aka religion.
Those who defy or who are in opposition of these major political wings and/or Mullahs, don't even account for 10% of the total population.

We'll see. I understand your argument. In "theocracies" the mullahs always win. But revolutions happen.
Separation of "church and state" is a possibility when there are no other viable options, look at Pakistan as a model.

List of the Muslim-majority countries those who adopted DEMOCRACY - Understanding of their ranking (LEVEL of Kufr) in the 'democracy index'.

:|: Time for Hijrah :|::|: Where to Make Hijrah? :|::|: Land of Islam vs Land of KUFR :|::|: 'Muslims' in Kuffar's Mindset :|::|: 'Muslims' Following Kuffar's D

hijrahmadeeasy.org

South Asia:
Bangladesh (90% Muslim) Democracy Index (DI) 5.95
Indonesia (88%) DI 7.58
Malaysia (60%) DI 6.53
Pakistan (96%) DI 5.39
The Maldives (98%) DI 5.58

Central Asia:
Azerbaijan (99%) DI 3.84
Kazakhstan (56%) DI 5.72
Kyrgyzstan (86%) DI 5.96
Tajikistan (84%) DI 3.54
Turkmenistan (93%) DI 1.77
Uzbekistan (96%) DI 3.39

Middle East:
Bahrain (81%) DI 3.58
Iraq (99%) DI 4.97
Jordan (98%) DI 5.35
Kuwait (95%) DI 4.10
Lebanon (59%) DI 5.05
Qatar (77%) DI 3.91
Syria (92%) DI 1.87
Yemen (99%) DI 2.25

 

[Kruska]

We'll see. I understand your argument. In "theocracies" the mullahs always win. But revolutions happen.
Separation of "church and state" is a possibility when there are no other viable options, look at Pakistan as a model.

List of the Muslim-majority countries those who adopted DEMOCRACY - Understanding of their ranking (LEVEL of Kufr) in the 'democracy index'.

:|: Time for Hijrah :|::|: Where to Make Hijrah? :|::|: Land of Islam vs Land of KUFR :|::|: 'Muslims' in Kuffar's Mindset :|::|: 'Muslims' Following Kuffar's D

hijrahmadeeasy.org

South Asia:
Bangladesh (90% Muslim) Democracy Index (DI) 5.95
Indonesia (88%) DI 7.58
Malaysia (60%) DI 6.53
Pakistan (96%) DI 5.39
The Maldives (98%) DI 5.58

Central Asia:
Azerbaijan (99%) DI 3.84
Kazakhstan (56%) DI 5.72
Kyrgyzstan (86%) DI 5.96
Tajikistan (84%) DI 3.54
Turkmenistan (93%) DI 1.77
Uzbekistan (96%) DI 3.39

Middle East:
Bahrain (81%) DI 3.58
Iraq (99%) DI 4.97
Jordan (98%) DI 5.35
Kuwait (95%) DI 4.10
Lebanon (59%) DI 5.05
Qatar (77%) DI 3.91
Syria (92%) DI 1.87
Yemen (99%) DI 2.25

Those figures to my personal observation and experience are meaningless

E.g. Malaysia, and Indonesia
took the people almost 18 years to get rid of the previous totally corrupt and suppressive governments - now they got a new government that is essentially the same. So what did they demonstrate and even get killed for?. You believe that e.g. Malaysia is a democracy? ever heard of "Bumi" Law?, same applies to Indonesia. Both BTW are Sunni

Iran is Shiite - a totally different religious mindset
Furthermore in 1979 - around 55% of it's population was rural - now it's less then 24% - meaning an urban population is far more observable and thus controllable.

Jordan and Pakistan are ranked almost evenly on the DI - even though one is even a hereditary Monarchy!!
And Pakistan was and is always a hell-hole for democracy. You really believe that Pakistan is a democracy? Same goes for ALL these other countries on that list.

And ALL these above mentioned countries have a "powerful or very influential" religious Islamic council. Not comparable at all with those powerless, non-influential Christian churches in Europe.

 

[luiza]

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Well, we'll soon see if any ships are struck by the supposed mines laid by Iran.
In the meantime, Iranian ports are being blockaded by the U.S. Navy. No ships in and no ships out.

Personal Intel suggests they probably did not lay a single mine .
And if a few were laid their exact position is known without any shadow of doubt .

So , well done incompetent US Zionists .
You had an open Hormuz .
Now all you have is a jar of pickle .

No wonder you always lose .