Iran Laying More Mines in Strait of Hormuz

0:00It's April 23rd. Welcome to U.S. News Today, powered by AI, I'm Kory with the story. Iran just laid more minds in the straight of Hormuz, according to a U.S. official and other sources tracking the moves. American authorities are watching this closely, though they haven't said how many minds were dropped. This ramps up the tension between Iran and the U.S. in this key waterway, where about 20% of the world's oil flows through during normal times. Many blockage here could shake a global energy market's big time. Ships are already dodging attacks and seizures in the area, and these minds make safe passage even tougher. Clearing them takes specialized gear and time, jacking up insurance rates and scaring off commercial traffic. The U.S. is hitting back by sending more mind-hunting ships and underwater drones to the region. President Trump even warned that the Navy should shoot down any boats caught laying minds. With both sides flexing in these waters, the world stays on edge for what comes next in this high-stake standoff.