09.04.2026 - 07:16 [ Al Jazeera ]

Situation for shipping in Hormuz Strait uncertain as Israel continues attacks on Lebanon

So, one thing is not clear, whether the sea – this chokepoint – is already mined or not.

This is quite a new element.

We do not know if this is a way of intimidation by the IRGC or whether the sea is really mined.

If it is really mined, then it is going to be quite complicated, because even if the parties fully agree to reopen it, then clearing these mines from the Gulf and the chokepoint Strait of Hormuz could take weeks, months and even years.