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IRGC prepares sea mines in Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran escalation deepens
Valor Econômico·IR · US·2 days ago
An IRGC Navy political assistant declared Bandar Khayran, Oman as the 'immunity border' in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a potential red line for Iranian naval operations. This rhetoric, while not new, escalates pressure on Oman and Gulf states amid ongoing tensions. The statement's ambiguity—whether it implies a military exclusion zone or a diplomatic claim—remains unclear, but it underscores Iran's assertive posture in the strait.
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