16 minelaying ships destroyed in the Strait of Hormuz. The American Central Command broke the news on its X account, posting a video with images of the bombing yesterday, Tuesday 10 March.
U.S. forces eliminated multiple Iranian naval vessels, March 10, including 16 minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz. pic.twitter.com/371unKYiJs
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 10, 2026
Also last night, US President Donald Trump himself said on his Truth social network that he was “happy to report that in the last few hours we have hit and completely destroyed ten boats and ships inactive for planting mines”. A number that has risen to sixteen today. On the other hand, Trump had announced that there will be “many others who would be affected”. The measure was taken after a warning to Tehran about possible “unseen consequences” to the decision to plant mines in the Strait of Hormuz.