Trump denied this, and it is extremely unlikely. Iran has the full power to sink every ship that comes close with drones alone, and is why no US navy ship dares come close. The Yemen Houthis have to this day still closed the Red Sea to undesirable traffic, (despite yet another mission accomplished bombing campaign by Trump) and they have less than 1/10th the power of Iran.
Mines would be a sign of loss of control, but more likely the US is bombing small civilian boats under guises that they could lay mines.
Trump denied this, and it is extremely unlikely. Iran has the full power to sink every ship that comes close with drones alone, and is why no US navy ship dares come close. The Yemen Houthis have to this day still closed the Red Sea to undesirable traffic, (despite yet another mission accomplished bombing campaign by Trump) and they have less than 1/10th the power of Iran.
Mines would be a sign of loss of control, but more likely the US is bombing small civilian boats under guises that they could lay mines.
Makes sense. Mines don’t recognize friend from foe so laying them means the area is a no-go for everyone.