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U.S. destroys 16 Iranian minelayers near Hormuz after signs Iran may mine the strait

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12:01 AM in Tehran, Mar 11
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Strait of Hormuz

U.S. officials told CBS News that Iran appeared ready to lay naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz using small craft carrying two or three mines each. Trump then said U.S. forces had destroyed 10 "inactive" mine-laying boats, and Central Command later put Tuesday's tally at 16 minelayers among multiple Iranian naval vessels destroyed.

Why it matters

Iran's mine stock has been estimated at 2,000 to 6,000, so the boats that could deliver them were a priority target for anyone hoping to reopen the strait.

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