WASHINGTON, United States, March 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The United States has launched an all-out assault on Iranian minelaying vessels, as President Donald Trump warned Tehran on Tuesday of unprecedented military consequences if it targets the Strait of Hormuz. Later, United States Central Command (CENTCOM) wrote on X that the figure had risen to 16 destroyed minelayers "near the Strait of Hormuz." CENTCOM's post included unclassified video footage showing various boats being struck by missiles or other projectiles and exploding. The United States would also use the missiles it had previously employed to blow up alleged drug-trafficking vessels in Latin American waters to "permanently eliminate" any mine-laying boat in the Gulf strait, Trump added. On Monday Trump told Republican lawmakers Iran's navy has been decimated by US attacks, with at least 46 ships destroyed, including several "top-of-the-line" vessels.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 11, 2026 02:55 UTC