"The American military said it destroyed 16 minelayers, though President Donald Trump said in social media posts that there were no reports of Iran planting explosives in the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's oil is shipped."
"The Islamic Republic vowed to block the region's oil exports, saying it would not allow 'even a single liter' to be shipped to its enemies. The American military released the figure, along with unclassified footage of some of the vessels, after Trump threatened to hit Iran at 'a level never seen before' if the country failed to immediately remove any mines it might have deployed in the channel."
"Both sides sharpened their rhetoric as the war entered its 11th day. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised the most intense strikes yet while the Pentagon detailed the broader toll of injuries sustained by U.S. troops. Iranian leaders ruled out talks, threatened Trump and launched new attacks against Israel and Gulf Arab countries."
The U.S. military reported destroying 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels on Tuesday, citing concerns about threats to the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of global oil passes. Iran responded by vowing to block oil exports to its enemies. President Trump stated no mines had been planted despite military claims. As the conflict entered its 11th day, both sides intensified rhetoric. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised intense strikes while Iranian leaders rejected negotiations and launched attacks against Israel and Gulf Arab countries. Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed multiple people, including a Red Cross member and paramedic. Tens of thousands of Iranians sought shelter in the countryside amid heavy strikes on Tehran.
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