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The Monexus
Vol. I · No. 169
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Saturday Ed.
Updated 07:36 UTC
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Suspected Naval Mine Sighted Near Strait of Hormuz Tests Oman’s Delicate Balancing Act

Oman’s Maritime Security Center has issued a warning after a suspected naval mine was spotted in the Inshore Traffic Zone west of the Strait of Hormuz, raising familiar questions about maritime security in one of the world’s most critical oil shipping corridors.

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Wire provenance

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  • https://t.me/FarsNewsInt/15678
  • https://t.me/GeoPWatch/8934
  • https://t.me/rnintel/10234
  • https://t.me/TheCradleMedia/8479
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