US Military Says It Destroyed 16 Iranian Mine-Laying Boats Near Strait Of Hormuz | Video

Last Updated:March 11, 2026, 05:50 IST

Trump said that 10 inactive mine-laying boats had been hit and destroyed by the US in the Strait of Hormoz.

The US Central Command on Tuesday informed that the military has “eliminated" 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz as President Donald Trump warned that any mines laid in the Strait by Iran must be removed immediately.

Sharing a video of the attacks, the US Central Command stated that it eliminated multiple Iranian naval vessels on March 10, including 16 minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump previously said the US had “completely destroyed" 10 inactive mine-laying vessels.

Trump on Tuesday threatened Iran and warned it against placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz. He further cautioned Tehran of severe military consequences “at a level never seen before" and informed that the United States have hit and completely destroyed the 10 inactive mine-laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz.

“If Iran has put out any mines in the Hormuz Strait, and we have no reports of them doing so, we want them removed, IMMEDIATELY! 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 post on Truth Social.

“If, on the other hand, they remove what may have been placed, it will be a giant step in the right direction! Additionally, we are using the same Technology and Missile capabilities deployed against Drug Traffickers to permanently eliminate any boat or ship attempting to mine the Hormuz Strait. They will be dealt with quickly and violently. BEWARE! President DONALD J. TRUMP," he added.

Shortly thereafter, in another post on Truth Social, Trump said that 10 inactive mine-laying boats/ships had been hit and destroyed.

“I am pleased to report that within the last few hours, we have hit, and completely destroyed, 10 inactive mine-laying boats and/or ships, with more to follow," the US President wrote.

The US Central Command informed that the US forces are degrading the Iranian regime’s ability to project power at sea and harass international shipping.

Earlier on Tuesday, during a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the United States has not ruled out the option of sending troops on the ground in Iran and that the military operations in the Persian Gulf nation would end once the objectives of Epic Fury are achieved.

The developments came amid an escalating security situation in West Asia, which has resulted in the conflict being expanded beyond Iran.

(With agency inputs)

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