US intelligence reveals Iranian plan to mine the Strait of Hormuz, Europe on alert

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US intelligence reveals Iranian plan to mine the Strait of Hormuz, Europe on

The escalation of conflict in the Middle East, especially after the recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran, has shifted the epicenter of global tensions to the Strait of Hormuz. This vital artery for the world's oil trade is currently under unprecedented threat, amid intelligence warnings of its sabotage and a fierce information war between Washington and Tehran.

Intelligence Alert: Naval Mine Threat

The situation on the ground is extremely critical. According to a report by the American network CBS, which cites American intelligence sources, concrete signs have been detected that indicate that Iran is taking preparatory steps to lay mines in the maritime line of the Strait of Hormuz. This scenario would paralyze a significant part of the global energy supply, causing serious consequences on international markets.

Information chaos between the US and Iran

As the threat mounts, official communications have been mixed. The White House was forced to issue a public clarification to avoid misunderstandings about the Navy's direct involvement. Spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt stated categorically that the United States has not escorted any oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

This reaction came immediately after the US Secretary of Energy published a message on the social network "X" (which he deleted shortly afterwards), claiming that the US Navy had "successfully" escorted a tanker in this hot zone.

Iran has not hesitated to exploit this retreat by Washington for domestic and regional propaganda. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps declared in defiant tones that no American warship had "dared" to approach the Strait of Hormuz.

Europe's response, Meloni, Starmer and Merz in line

Faced with this imminent danger, the major European powers have launched an emergency coordination. During the late hours of yesterday evening, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a series of separate telephone conversations to outline a plan of action.

According to official announcements from Downing Street, the three European leaders agreed on the "vital importance of freedom of navigation" and stressed the need for close coordination in the coming days.

Prime Minister Starmer's spokesman confirmed today that allied countries are considering a number of concrete options:

"We are working closely on options to support commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, in response to growing threats from Iran and as the threat landscape evolves."

Details of these protective measures have not yet been made public, but it is expected that an increased presence of European navies will be discussed as an option to ensure the safety of merchant ships in one of the most dangerous corridors in the world today.


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