U.S. forces sink 16 Iranian minelayers as reports say Tehran is mining the Strait of Hormuz
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-03-11 14:13 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Commodities, World News, War & Conflict
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American forces on Tuesday sunk several Iranian ships, including 16 minelayers, near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the U.S. Central Command, amid reports that Tehran was seeking to mine the waterway critical to global energy supplies.
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