U.S. military destroys at least 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels โnear Strait of Hormuzโ
The U.S. military said it has destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels โnear the Strait of Hormuzโ on Tuesday (March 10, 2026), following reports Tehran is mining the key waterway that has been virtually closed due to the war in West Asia. Earlier, President Donald Trump said U.S. forces had destroyed 10 Iranian mine-laying vessels. He also warned Tehran of unprecedented military consequences if it targets the Strait of Hormuz.
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