"US forces eliminated multiple Iranian naval vessels, March 10, including 16 minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz. The footage was released amid fears that Iran may seek to mine the strait in retaliation for a joint US-Israeli airstrike campaign that began on February 28."
"CNN reported on Tuesday, citing two unnamed US sources, that Tehran had started sparsely mining the strait. These sources said a few dozen mines were laid, which is just a fraction of what Iranian forces could fully deploy."
"If for any reason mines were placed, and they are not removed forthwith, the Military consequences to Iran will be at a level never seen before. Trump said in a late Tuesday post on Truth Social that the US had received no reports of Iran mining the strait."
The US military conducted strikes against multiple Iranian naval vessels, including 16 mine-laying ships, near the Strait of Hormuz on March 10. These actions occurred amid escalating tensions following a joint US-Israeli airstrike campaign that began February 28. Commercial traffic through the strait has nearly halted after approximately 10 ships were attacked. CNN reported that Iran had begun sparsely mining the strait with dozens of mines. Oil markets experienced significant volatility, with futures spiking to nearly $120 per barrel before dropping below $100. President Trump stated the US received no mining reports but threatened severe military consequences if mines were placed and not removed. The US relies on Independence-class ships for demining operations.
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