Suspected Floating Mine, Strait of Hormuz
Issued: 5 months, 1 week ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-05-29 20:40:00 CW Alert 031- (May 26) Indian Ocean Advisory Military NAVAREA IX
It has been reported by the hydrographer of Pakistan, via NAVAREA IX, that a suspected floating mine has been reported in the Strait of Hormuz.
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