Amid Iran talks, Strait of Hormuz dotted with about a dozen Iranian mines, U.S. officials say (James LaPorta/CBS News)

AI Briefing

• – Iran has mined the Strait of Hormuz with at least a dozen mines, US officials say
• – The move is seen as a response to US pressure to reduce its military presence in the region
• – The US is working to verify the extent of the minefield