‘No Evidence’ Iran Is Laying Mines in Strait of Hormuz, Says Hegseth
By Jack Phillips
Published on March 13, 2026.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has denied claims that Iran is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, stating there is no evidence of the country's involvement in the process. Meanwhile, Iranian officials have warned that oil prices could reach $200 per barrel as the war continues.
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