
Iran warns Gulf-wide mining and shipping closure if coast is attacked
Iran’s Defence Council warned that any attack on its southern coasts or islands would trigger Gulf-wide mining and closure of all routes, effectively turning the Strait of Hormuz into a mined corridor for an extended period; Tehran reminded that non-belligerent ships can pass only with Iran’s coordination, as the U.S. weighs pressure options around Kharg Island amid escalating tensions.




