CENTCOM says today it eliminated 16 Iranian minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz.

BREAKING: CENTCOM says today it eliminated 16 Iranian minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz.

— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) March 10, 2026

Factcheck: Yes, it’s true. CENTCOM officially announced today: “U.S. forces eliminated multiple Iranian naval vessels, March 10, including 16 minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz.” They released accompanying video of the strikes. Multiple outlets including CNN, BBC, and Fox News confirm it amid ongoing tensions over the waterway.