The material appeared on Thursday morning and contains detailed information about the activities of the Iranian military. The Associated Press emphasizes that the ISNA agency and Tasnim, which are considered sources close to the Iranian army, released a document suggesting that Tehran mined the Strait of Hormuz during the war with Israel and the US.
Iran has mined the Strait of Hormuz. They showed a map
The material includes a map showing the exact area where the mines were to be placed. The diagram also shows the route that the units should follow when passing through the strait.
The route indicated on the map runs near the island of Larak, located on the territory of Iran. The area has seen movement of vessels crossing Hormuz in recent weeks.
Mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Publication is a form of pressure
According to AP, the publication of the material is a form of pressure exerted by Iran in connection with ongoing preparations for the talks. Negotiations with the US were planned in Pakistan, and a ceasefire between the parties was announced on the night from Tuesday to Wednesday.
The Iranian Navy issued threats against ships that tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran's consent. The authorities announced the destruction of units that ignore the new requirements. The Strait of Hormuz is a key transport route for oil trade from the Persian Gulf region.
After announcing the ceasefire, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi presented details of the new rules. He announced that traffic through the strait would be carried out “in coordination with the Iranian armed forces and taking into account technical constraints.”
