Israel Iran War · 11 March 2026
16 Iranian mine ships destroyed by US near Hormuz.
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The disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has halted approximately one-fifth of global oil exports. This has caused worldwide oil prices to reach levels not observed since 2022, prompting Saudi Aramco to warn of severe market consequences. US Central Command announced American forces recently eliminated Iranian mine-laying vessels, citing security concerns in the key shipping lane. President Donald Trump warned Iran to remove any mines immediately, stating US forces earlier destroyed ten inactive vessels.
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