US strikes multiple Iranian naval vessels, mine-laying ships used to harass shipping in Strait of Hormuz


The US military forces have eliminated multiple Iranian naval vessels, including 16 minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Central Command.

The command in charge of the US military’s Middle East operations announced late on Tuesday that it had targeted Iranian vessels suspected of mining the vital Strait of Hormuz, issuing stark warnings of further escalation if Tehran continues its aggressive actions.

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Source: Gulf News


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