On March 11, US Central Command (CENTCOM) has issued a warning to civilians, including Iranians, that the Iranian regime is using civilian ports along the Strait of Hormuz to conduct military operations that threaten international shipping. It said civilian ports used for military purposes lose protected status and become legitimate military targets under international law. It’s likely that the US is preparing for extensive strikes on Iranian military presence in these areas amidst viral reports of Iran forces embedding the Strait waters with naval mines.
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| Strait of Hormuz |





