U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Confirms Iran Has Laid Mines in Strait of Hormuz
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed during a Senate hearing on June 2, 2026, that Iran has mined large segments of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about global oil supply disruptions. The mine threat has significantly reduced ship traffic through this critical energy chokepoint, which handles around 20% of global oil supplies.
Topics: Iran-US tensions mine deployment Secretary of State Marco Rubio Strait of Hormuz