Israeli Navy chief says Iran Hormuz mine claim may be bluff
By The BriefBrief
Former Israeli Navy commander Eliezer Marom says Iran’s Hormuz mine threat may have started as a bluff.
WHO:Eliezer "Cheny" Marom
WHAT:Marom theorized that Iran’s claimed mine-laying in the Strait of Hormuz may have been a bluff before placing some mines.
WHEN:May 27, 2026 at 7:41 AM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:Marom reacted to reports that Iran claimed it planted mines in the Strait of Hormuz but that no mines had been seen, followed by claims of American attacks on boats attempting to place mines.
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