Amid increasing tension in West Asia, America has claimed major military action in the sea against Iran. According to the US military, several Iranian boats were targeted and destroyed near the Strait of Hormuz, which could have been used to lay naval mines in the sea.
Giving information on the social media platform X, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that on March 10, US forces attacked several Iranian naval boats, including 16 mine-laying boats. The command also shared a video of the action, which shows scenes of the strikes carried out at sea.
US forces eliminated multiple Iranian naval vessels, March 10, including 16 minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz. pic.twitter.com/371unKYiJs
— US Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 10, 2026
Gave strict warning to Iran
Trump warned Iran that if any kind of sea mines have been laid in the Strait of Hormuz, they should be removed immediately. He said that if this is not done then America’s military response could be very harsh. Trump also said that if Iran removes potentially planted explosives, it would be considered a major step towards reducing tensions in the region.
Fear of laying mines in intelligence report
According to American media reports, intelligence agencies fear that Iran is preparing to deploy sea mines in this important sea route. Some officials believe it is possible that a limited number of mines may have already been placed in the water.
Strait of Hormuz is very important for the world
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important sea routes in the world, located between Iran and Oman. About 20 percent of the total oil traded globally passes through this route every day. This is why any kind of military tension in this region can have a major impact on the global energy market and international trade.
Increased risk for ships
Experts have described the Strait of Hormuz as a high-risk area for commercial vessels following the escalating conflict in West Asia. Iran’s Navy and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have already warned that ships passing through this route could be targeted. In such a situation, the increasing tension between America and Iran can have a big impact on global oil supply and maritime trade in the coming days.