U.S. forces sink 16 Iranian minelayers as reports say Tehran is mining the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Trump warned of “military consequences … at a level never seen before” if mines were not removed.

# U.S. forces sink 16 Iranian minelayers as reports say Tehran is mining the Strait of Hormuz U.S. President Trump warned of “military consequences … at a level never seen before” if mines were not removed. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/11/us-strikes-iran-mine-ships-strait-of-hormuz-war-oil.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*