Iranian authorities are currently unable to fully restore maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. This operational failure stems from the military's inability to identify the precise coordinates of every sea mine deployed during recent activities.
Reports from the New York Times indicate that Iran lacks the specialized equipment and technical capability necessary to safely neutralize or remove these underwater explosives. The ongoing presence of these unaccounted-for hazards continues to obstruct one of the world's most critical energy transit corridors.