My question is very simple, possibly stupid.

For example, can I use Force Choke on a obscured mini (by terrain or a ground vehicle) ? Is it any different to any of the other targeted force powers, like the mind trick?

Force Choke says to choose a mini within range 1. Jedi Mind Trick says choose an enemy trooper unit at range 1-2. Neither of them say you need line of sight to the target.