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The Independent UK
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US says it’s ‘eliminated’ 16 of Iran’s mine-laying ships

United States Iran CENTCOM Dan Caine Donald Trump the Joint Chiefs of Staff US Central Command Operation Epic Fury the Strait of Hormuz
  • US Central Command has released footage showing Iranian naval vessels being destroyed by US attacks near the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Centcom said that 16 mine-layers were among the targets "eliminated" on Tuesday.
  • General Dan Caine, US Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that destroying Iran's navy is a key objective of Operation Epic Fury.
  • US President Donald Trump had previously threatened to destroy any Iranian vessels attempting to mine the critical international shipping channel.
  • The footage, shared by Centcom on X, depicts ships of various sizes exploding after being struck by projectiles.
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