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United States intelligence sources report that Iran has started to deploy underwater mines in the Strait of

2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis — United States intelligence sources report that Iran has started to deploy underwater mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The Central Command says that American forces have sunk several

Published March 10, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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Context: 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis.

United States intelligence sources report that Iran has started to deploy underwater mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The Central Command says that American forces have sunk several Iranian ships, including 16 minelaying vessels. [https://edition.cnn.com/2026/03/10/politics/iran-begins-laying-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz (CNN)] [https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/11/us-strikes-iran-mine-ships-strait-of-hormuz-war-oil.html (CNBC)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-03-10).