Fears mount over the presence of Iranian sea mines along a reported 'danger zone' straddling one of the world's busiest oil‑shipping corridors, the Strait of Hormuz. Intelligence assessments indicate at least a dozen Iranian‑made mines are now scattered through the waterway, sources told CBS News.
The devices reported include the Iranian‑manufactured Maham‑3 and Maham‑7 limpet mines, which detect vessels and detonate in proximity or on contact. Once activated, these mines are extremely difficult to detect and even more difficult to remove, posing danger to commercial and military ships.
