10.03.2026 23:11
Following claims that Iran has begun laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, SBD President Donald Trump made a statement. Trump said, "If mines have been laid for any reason and are not removed immediately, the military consequences for Iran will be at a level never seen before."
The claim made by CBS News from the US media has raised concerns. The report suggested that US intelligence has begun to detect signs that Iran is taking steps to lay mines in the maritime route of the Strait of Hormuz.
TRUMP: IF IRAN HAS LAID MINES IN HORMUZ, THEY MUST REMOVE THEM IMMEDIATELY
Following the claims, US President Donald Trump made a threatening statement on his social media account. Trump said, "If Iran has laid any mines in the Strait of Hormuz and we have no reports regarding this, we want them to be removed immediately."
"THE CONSEQUENCES WILL BE AT A LEVEL NEVER SEEN BEFORE"
If mines have been laid for any reason and are not removed immediately, the military consequences for Iran will be at a level never seen before. On the other hand, if they remove any that may have been placed, it will be a giant step taken in the right direction."
ARAKCHI: OIL MARKETS FACING THE LARGEST SUPPLY DISRUPTION IN HISTORY
Iran's Foreign Minister Arakchi also made a statement regarding the tensions in Hormuz. Arakchi said, "Oil markets are facing the largest supply disruption in history. This disruption is greater than the total of the Arab Oil Embargo, the Iranian Islamic Revolution, and the Kuwait invasion."
THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ AT THE CENTER OF TENSION
The Strait of Hormuz, located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is known as a strategic transit point for global energy markets. It is reported that approximately one-fifth of the world's oil supply is transported through this narrow waterway.
Recently, it has been stated that there have been serious disruptions in tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz due to increased military activity and the effects of war in the region. Some oil tankers are reportedly waiting in the area due to security concerns, and maritime traffic has occasionally come to a standstill.
OIL MARKETS SENSITIVE
Energy markets are closely monitoring developments in the Strait of Hormuz. According to experts, if the strait is closed or oil shipments are disrupted, there could be sharp increases in global oil prices.
Trump's statements are also being closely watched in energy markets, and it is assessed that the US administration wants to convey the message that it will not allow the disruption of oil flow in the strait.