Iranian mines under the main oil transport route may collapse energy trade: Orbán cabinet evacuates from the region

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, US officials say Iran could resort to mining the strategic Strait of Hormuz if American forces join Israel’s military campaign – a move that could trap US warships in the Persian Gulf and trigger a regional confrontation. Meanwhile, the Orbán cabinet is conducting a large-scale evacuation from the region.

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery in oil transportation, closing it could trigger a collapse of the global energy market and an American intervention, Euronews wrote.

Iranians may block the Strait of Hormuz

“Officials said that in the event of an attack, Iran could begin to mine the Strait of Hormuz, a tactic meant to pin American warships in the Persian Gulf,” according to intelligence reviewed by the Donald Trump administration, as reported by The New York Times on Tuesday.

The threat highlights growing fears that an already volatile conflict could spiral into a broader war involving direct US-Iranian clashes.

The warning comes amid reports that Iran has readied ballistic missiles and other weaponry for strikes on US bases across the Middle East if Washington supports Israeli operations, particularly a possible strike on Iran’s underground Fordo nuclear facility.

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American commanders have responded by placing more than 40,000 troops in the region – including those in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia – on high alert.

Retaliation

Tehran has publicly signaled its willingness to retaliate. “Our enemies should know that they cannot reach a solution with military attacks on us and will not be able to force their will on the Iranian people,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday. He emphasized that the US and Israel would bear responsibility for any regional escalation.