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No evidence Iran has mined Strait of Hormuz, Pentagon's Hegseth says

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated there is no clear evidence Iran has placed mines in the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting earlier news reports. This assessment comes as global oil prices remain high amid the ongoing U.S.-Israel war.

13 Mar 2026 7:34 pm