Iran says it has placed mines in the Straight of Hormuz to discourage independent traffic. How dangerous are naval mines, and what can be done to clear them?On Friday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz ...

Amongst other revelations, the crisis in Iran has shone a fresh spotlight on the U.S.'s depleted minesweeping capabilities. As part of its effort to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway through ...

Underwater divers, possibly using small vessels to approach the huge ships, are suspected of using limpet mines, which attach magnetically to their targets. Some of the tankers are believed to be used ...