The announcement came after US President Donald Trump warned that Iran would face “military consequences” if it attempted to mine the key maritime passage used for global oil and gas shipments.
CENTCOM statement on naval operation
In a statement posted on X shortly before midnight, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees US military operations in the Middle East, said American forces had eliminated several Iranian naval assets during operations on 10 March.“US forces eliminated multiple Iranian naval vessels on March 10, including 16 mine-laying boats near the Strait of Hormuz,” CENTCOM said.
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
Tensions rise over strategic maritime corridor
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy shipping routes, through which a significant share of global oil and gas supplies passes each day. Washington had warned Tehran against attempting to disrupt maritime traffic in the narrow waterway, amid rising military tensions across the region.