India, April 11 -- Iran is facing major technical hurdles in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to US officials speaking to the sources. A key problem is that Iran cannot locate all the naval mines it placed in the waterway. Even when some mines are found, officials say Iran does not have the proper equipment or capability to remove them safely. This situation is now complicating ongoing peace talks in Islamabad.

US Officials Link Delay to "Technical Limitations"

The delay in reopening the strategic water route is also being linked to Iran's response to US pressure. Tehran has been slow to meet US President Donald Trump's demand to fully restore shipping through the strait. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, currently ...