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The military says it has destroyed 16 Iranian vessels believed to be capable of laying naval mines near the strategic .
The announcement comes as the conflict involving continues to escalate across the region.
According to the , the vessels were targeted after concerns that mines could be deployed in the strait — a waterway through which around 20% of the world’s oil supply is transported.
However, said in social media posts that there were no confirmed reports that Iran had already placed mines in the shipping channel. He warned that the United States would respond “at a level never seen before” if mines were deployed.
Conflict Expands Across the Region
As the war entered its 11th day, tensions intensified across the Middle East:
reported intercepting missiles fired from Iran and groups allied with .
said its air defenses intercepted missiles targeting several locations, including Prince Sultan Air Base.
In , authorities reported six deaths and more than 120 injuries after Iranian attacks.
activated air-raid sirens following incoming missile threats.
Drone attacks were also reported near Baghdad International Airport in .
Rising Casualties
According to officials:
At least 1,230 people have been killed in Iran
More than 480 deaths reported in Lebanon
12 deaths reported in Israel
The Pentagon also confirmed around 140 U.S. service members have been injured, with the majority suffering minor wounds.
Global Economic Concerns
The crisis has raised alarms about global energy markets. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important oil routes, and any disruption could impact international energy supplies.
Iran’s warned it would block oil exports from the region to countries it considers hostile, declaring that it would not allow “even a single liter of oil” to reach its enemies.
Meanwhile, oil companies such as said some tankers are being rerouted to avoid the strait, raising fears of longer-term impacts on the global economy.
