Iran warned on Monday that it could deploy naval mines in the Gulf if the United States or Israel were to launch attacks on its coastal areas or islands, according to AFP.
In a statement reported by state media, Iran’s defence council said that any such aggression would, in line with standard military practices, result in key access routes and communication channels across the Persian Gulf and nearby coastal regions being mined. The statement added that this could involve a range of naval mines, including drifting types that can be deployed from shore.
In a statement carried by the Fars news agency, Iran’s National Defense Council said any attempt by “the enemy” to strike its coasts or islands would result in the mining of access routes and communication lines across the Gulf.