Security
Iran's destructive actions in Strait of Hormuz contradict public claims
Historically, the Iranian regime has deployed mines in the Strait of Hormuz when tensions were high, and the current situation suggests a potential repeat.
![A motorboat cruises along the shore off the town of al-Jeer on the Strait of Hormuz in the northern emirate of Ras al-Khaimah, with a tanker seen in the background, on February 25, 2026. [Fadel Senna/AFP]](/gc1/images/2026/03/25/55090-hormuz_uae-600_384.webp)
By Al-Fassel |
The Iranian regime's claim of permitting vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is severely undermined by reports of them placing mines in the strategic waterway.
Mining the Strait of Hormuz indiscriminately endangers all vessels, including commercial, and is an undeniable act of terrorism.
In addition, it presents a threat that would need to be countered by mine sweeping operations.
A July 2025 report stated the Iranian military loaded naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf, suggesting preparations to mine the Strait of Hormuz.
The Iranian regime’s actions have shown a willingness to endanger vessels across the Persian Gulf.
On March 1, the Greek-owned ship Ocean Electra was among 4 attacked near the Strait of Hormuz.
The Ocean Electra was reportedly hit by a drone or missile and navigation apps showed that the ship was headed to Dubai's Al-Hamriya port.
Spanish-flagged vessel Hercules Star was also hit, 20 nautical miles off the coast of the United Arab Emirates.
Concerns over repeated denials
Despite official denials, the Iranian regime's actions in the Strait of Hormuz raise serious concerns regarding its actual intentions.
Following Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's call on March 12 to close the Strait, regime's foreign ministry instead stated passing vessels must coordinate with the Iranian navy.
Senior officers of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh have publicly denied any intent to close the strait.
Khatibzadeh also mentioned on March 6, that any closure of the strait by the Iranian regime would be preceded by an official announcement.
Provocative actions
However, these assurances are directly contradicted by the regime's hostile and provocative actions in the region.
On March 7, The IRGC announced its drone strike on the oil tanker 'Prima' in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming it ignored traffic warnings.
In addition, a minimum of three tankers sustained damage off the Gulf coast, and one seafarer died as a result.
These events have fueled concerns that the Iranian regime may be escalating its activities in the strait, potentially through the past tactic of mining the waterway.
The regime has a history of mining the Strait of Hormuz during periods of high tension, and the current circumstances appear comparable.
The international community remains highly vigilant, closely monitoring all developments that could destabilize the region.
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Iran is a rogue state that has caused wars in the Middle East. It has a lust for control and expansion, spreading its destructive ideology and acting contrary to its pronouncements.
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We hope that efforts will be made to halt military attacks, foster mutual understanding, curb acts of sabotage, and promote unity.
Where is the UN Security Council? Where are the international organizations? Are they merely offices for exchanging pleasantries, or do they possess the authority to mobilize a global coalition as they did against Iraq in 1991, under the leadership of George Bush Jr., on the pretext that it possessed advanced weaponry threatening the world? Yet today, that pretext is absent regarding the Iran, which disrupts maritime navigation, cripples global economic activity, and foments international discord. Truly, it is all about international interests; the lives of peoples hold no significance. Where is global peace? Where is the freedom of the peoples?
Iran is a state that has been subjected to aggression.
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Iran must put an end to this war against the Arab Gulf states.
We appeal to all relevant authorities, or rather, those capable of curbing these criminal acts and human and economic violations, to bring this deeply alarming and critical situation under control. We wish success and peace for our country and for the world.
Iran, these are infidel people
What is this vile nonsense? May Allah curse Iran as much as (the father of) Israel!
The closing of the strait poses a threat to maritime traffic.
Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz is an act of global terrorism and must be resisted firmly and forcefully.
He who has no religion does not believe. Ahmadinejad, in his time, told the Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister that Iran's religion is different from Islam and that they are not Muslims.
A political solution is preferable, and all hostilities must be stopped in order to spare the region further catastrophes. All parties must sit at the negotiating table and find a political solution to prevent bloodshed. Allah is the ultimate arbiter; may Allah's peace, mercy, and blessings be upon you.
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A criminal act
Is it reasonable to wait until the entire waterway is mined then lament?
And why weren't the mine-laying ships blown up?
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I hope peace will prevail all over the world.
Very nice.
Syria will be the alternative to the Strait of Hormuz.
I don't like Iran, Israel, the US, or wars. Most of them test their new weapons on the people. Why? In the end, life is fleeting. May peace prevail in the Arab and Islamic world!
O, Allah, protect the Arab countries! May Allah protect you from all evil!
May Allah curse Iran, this filthy regime has ruined things for us more than anybody else..
Iran must give permission to commercial and oil tankers to go through.
Every country can have its own policy within its own territory, but this is an international waterway.
Allah won't help Iran.
Iran is the biggest saboteur on the face of earth.
The closing of the Strait of Hormuz and the military attacks harm the economy and raise prices. These attacks must be stopped.
All the provocations happening now do not serve the Arabs. I as a Muslim do not want that for my Arab brothers in the Arabian Gulf.
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What will happen now?
I hope the Iranian infidels take a decisive defeat. I hope that Mr. President Trump will establish international law that governs all international waterways.
Yes, that's correct. it i's Iran that has sowed terrorism in the region, and has wreaked havoc in the Middle East, North Africa, Central and Southeast Africa, West Africa, East Africa, and al-Qassim, and is now threatening the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran is now a danger to the whole world.
May God send deliverance.
We are heading for a major economic crisis if Iran continues its savage behaviour.
God have mercy.
Iran is right in closing the Strait of Hormuz and preventing ships from passing through, especially those belonging to America and Israel, because it was betrayed and has suffered unjustified aggression by Israel and America, even though negotiations were ongoing. This is the height of treachery and aggression.
Right, I agree with you. I hate war and destruction, and I hate anyone who wants evil or is greedy and transgresses against any neighbour. Iran is an aggressor. Why all this evil? He who sows it will only reap bad things. If you start a fire, you're bound to get burned.