US destroys Iranian mine-laying vessels

The US military announced the elimination of 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, following President Trump’s warning for Iran to remove any mines immediately. Trump indicated that military consequences would follow if Iran failed to comply. The Pentagon confirmed strikes on Iranian vessels and storage facilities, while discussions about potential military escorts for shipping through the Strait are ongoing, despite the Navy’s reluctance to provide such support.

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