The media reported that Iran has begun deploying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, causing hundreds of ships to be stranded in the area.

The current Israeli-Iranian conflict continues, with neighboring countries also being affected. In the past 24 hours, multiple media outlets have reported that Iran has begun laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran has not responded to these reports. Shipping monitoring data shows that the number of ships passing through the strait has significantly decreased recently, with over 200 oil and liquefied natural gas tankers estimated to be waiting in the Gulf waters for passage. In addition, over 140 container ships and a large number of bulk carriers are also stranded, with the total number of affected ships reaching hundreds. Several international insurance agencies have raised the war risk insurance rates for Gulf routes, leading to a significant increase in war risk costs for some oil tankers. This means that future energy transportation costs and shipping prices may further increase.