US officials says Iran has laid less than 10 mines in the Strait of Hormuz and it is unclear if it intends to lay more in the near term, according to WSJ

US officials says Iran has laid less than 10 mines in the Strait of Hormuz and it is unclear if it intends to lay more in the near term, according to WSJ.

This development indicates a limited, yet cautious, escalation in tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transport. While the number of mines laid by Iran is relatively low, uncertainty around future actions may contribute to volatility in oil prices and heightened risk perceptions in energy markets.