Something that looks like a mine found in Omani waters in the Straits of Hormuz.
The device reportedly resembles Maham-3, an Iranian mine containing about 300 kilograms of explosives.
It was noted that the US this week attacked Iranian vessels laying mines in Hormuz, while Iran claims the deal would give Oman the ability to help manage the Straits.
🚨🇮🇷 The suspected mine spotted in Omani waters in the Strait of Hormuz now appears to be an Iranian naval mine.
The device reportedly looks like a Maham-3, an Iranian mine carrying roughly 300 kg of explosives.
That is a serious problem for Tehran’s position.
The U.S…. https://t.co/AOLYlAtWUz pic.twitter.com/gthAyXK0xo
– Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) May 30, 2026
Suspected Iranian naval mine spotted in Omani waters, Strait of Hormuz.
Photos suggest it may be an Iranian Maham-3 mine (300 kg, ~2016 manufacture).
Source: @MenchOsint pic.twitter.com/PzIYWfw6Ol
– Clash Report (@clashreport) May 30, 2026
Oman warning
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Oman’s Ministry of Defence has issued a warning following the detection of a suspected naval mine in its territorial waters.
The ministry advised all seafarers to keep a safe distance from suspicious objects and report them to the authorities.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical point for global oil shipments, with recent reports suggesting the US has carried out attacks on Iranian naval units.
The US Central Command has reportedly targeted Iranian mine laying vessels, significantly reducing Iran’s stockpile of sea mines.
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