Actually mining the straight is a “nuclear option” for Iran.
They can and will do it, but they would really prefer not too. As long as they can keep traffic out of the straight without dropping a bunch of mines they will. If Trump forces their hand, they reserve the right and the ability to mine the straight, And it will be bad.
They don’t even need that. As I stated below, conventional artillery can cover the entire strait.
Conventional artillery can get taken out by bombing, mines will stick around regardless of who wants them gone.
Actually mining the straight is a “nuclear option” for Iran.
They can and will do it, but they would really prefer not too. As long as they can keep traffic out of the straight without dropping a bunch of mines they will. If Trump forces their hand, they reserve the right and the ability to mine the straight, And it will be bad.