Sea Mines

Mine Warfare in the Strait of Hormuz: What the U.S. Can Expect from Iran

Steven Wills, Ph.D. April 20, 2026

Iran may well lay mines in small numbers, but it is unlikely to produce expansive, carefully engineered minefields on the scale Iraq achieved in 1990.

U.S. Navy Needs to Build Back its Sea Mine Capability

Steven Wills, Ph.D. November 8, 2023

The nation’s mine infrastructure is facing a historic nearly-40 plus year period of neglect and under-investment since the end of the Cold War. This decay also includes industrial capacity, explosives, training, infrastructure, ships and personnel.

Sea Mines

Mine Warfare in the Strait of Hormuz: What the U.S. Can Expect from Iran

U.S. Navy Needs to Build Back its Sea Mine Capability

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