U.S. Military Eliminates 16 Iranian Mine-Laying Vessels Near Strait of Hormuz
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- •U.S. Central Command reported that the military destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.
- •President Trump warned Iran of "military consequences... at a level never seen before" if mines are not removed from the Strait.
- •Two U.S. officials told CBS News that Iran has been deploying smaller boats to lay mines in the strategically vital waterway.
- •Trump previously said the U.S. had destroyed 10 inactive mine-laying vessels, according to France24., with 16 now reported destroyed in total
- •The Strait of Hormuz is a critical passage for global oil shipments, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
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Trump says US destroying Iranian mine-laying boats
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U.S. forces sink 16 Iranian minelayers as reports say Tehran is mining the Strai...
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Iran signaling it may deploy mines to disrupt Strait of Hormuz, U.S. sources say
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Trump warns Iran against laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, threatens action
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