U.S. Officials See Evidence Iran Is Placing Mines In Strait Of Hormuz: ReportsCNN and CBS reported Tuesday that U.S. intelligence officials have seen indications Iran is working to place mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for much of the world's crude oil.CNN reported a few dozen mines have been laid in recent days, and there's potential for Iran to place hundreds in the passage. CBS reported Iran may be preparing to deploy mines.President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran over the potential placement of the mines, while claiming the U.S. had seen no indication mines had yet been placed.See All Updates