Trump says US 'completely destroyed' 10 inactive mine-laying vessels after reports of Iran action in Strait of Hormuz

March 10, 2026

President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. had “completely destroyed” 10 inactive mine-laying vessels after reports of Iranian action in the strait.

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