'A very strange event': Iran’s Hormuz mine threat may have begun as a bluff, former Navy chief says
Former Navy chief Marom discussed the recent threats from Iran regarding mines in the Hormuz Strait, suggesting they may have originated as a bluff. He also commented on the presence of Iranian boats in the Persian Gulf and its implications for regional security. The situation remains tense, particularly for residents in northern Israel.
- ▪Marom indicated that Iran's threats might not be as serious as they appear.
- ▪He highlighted the presence of Iranian boats in the Persian Gulf.
- ▪The security situation is concerning for residents in northern Israel.
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'A very strange event': Iran’s Hormuz mine threat may have begun as a bluff, former Navy chief saysIn an interview on Arieh Eldad and Ron Kofman's 103FM program, Marom addressed reports of Iranian boats in the Persian Gulf and the security situation for residents in northern Israel. Follow us on GoogleArleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) in support of Operation Epic Fury, Feb. 28, 2026.(photo credit: US Navy via CENTCOM Photos)
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