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WarGamer

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27. And then there's this... US destroys mine laying vessels

Wed Mar 11, 2026, 02:11 AM

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https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/us-destroys-iranian-minelayers-after-tehran-threatens-to-block-oil-exports-2880168-2026-03-11

The US said it took out more than a dozen mine-laying Iranian vessels Tuesday, and the Islamic Republic vowed to block the region’s oil exports, saying it would not allow “even a single litre” to be shipped to its enemies.

As concerns grew about the war’s effect on a strategic waterway, 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.

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Iran begins mining Strait of Hormuz as Washington's tanker escort claim collapses [View all] SamuelTheThird 18 hrs ago OP

Three US carrier groups on station - those mines will be cleared in a jiffy. By satellite, they know anywhere ... marble falls 18 hrs ago #1

Mines can be deployed by drones SamuelTheThird 18 hrs ago #2

If I hadn't been USN, I might think the same way. Any drone big enough to plant a naval mine is on radar, ... marble falls 16 hrs ago #6

That doesn't matter SamuelTheThird 11 hrs ago #7

You watch too much TV. When was the last time a Navy ship hit a mine, let alone sunk by one? When was the last time ... marble falls 11 hrs ago #9

Where did I say anything about sinking a navy ship? SamuelTheThird 11 hrs ago #10

Do you think there will be travel by commercial ships without USN coverage ... marble falls 10 hrs ago #12

lol SamuelTheThird 9 hrs ago #14

And making personal slurs in the face of facts and truth doen't do a thing for any discussion. ... marble falls 9 hrs ago #15

Personal slurs? SamuelTheThird 9 hrs ago #16

This will end very quickly once the Navy is in place. This is one of the busiest trade routes, maybe the second ... marble falls 8 hrs ago #17

'Out of hundreds of freighters going both ways' SamuelTheThird 8 hrs ago #18

Get a map. Learn about mining. Buy a clue. marble falls 46 min ago #34

We'll just tie powerful magnets sarisataka 17 hrs ago #3

But, but, the marmalade shartcannon told us Brother Buzz 16 hrs ago #4

Damn, I forgot that sarisataka 16 hrs ago #5

Message auto-removed Name removed 29 min ago #35

So the war is pretty much completely over Johonny 11 hrs ago #8

Pardon my ignorance Takket 10 hrs ago #11

They haven't grifted enough from panic induced oil futures. Give it a week of two after the market gets a grip ... marble falls 10 hrs ago #13

We are. Posted link below. 16 more vessels sunk Tuesday. It's a turkey shoot. Melon 8 hrs ago #20

On Tuesday the US Navy destroyed 16 Iranian vessels capable of laying mines. Melon 8 hrs ago #19

Assuming that is true SamuelTheThird 8 hrs ago #21

Naval vessels including the little speedboats was a couple hundred at the start. Not 1000's. Melon 8 hrs ago #22

A mine doesn't need to 'sink' a ship to cause complete economic havoc SamuelTheThird 8 hrs ago #23

Well.....let's see what happens. There are hundreds and hundreds of ships just waiting or anchored Melon 8 hrs ago #25

They won't do much? SamuelTheThird 6 hrs ago #32

Iran has a large fleet of miniature 7man subs that have both torpedo and mine laying capabilities. I wonder if those are yaesu 7 hrs ago #28

Trump and his sordid crew have been blowing up boats for months now. Surely they don't begrudge Iran to do the same! RedWhiteBlueIsRacist 8 hrs ago #24

One of many reasons not to elect a narcissistic psychopath is that they might RockRaven 8 hrs ago #26

And then there's this... US destroys mine laying vessels WarGamer 7 hrs ago #27

Problem solved! SamuelTheThird 7 hrs ago #29

I guess we'll find out soon WarGamer 7 hrs ago #30

well after billions and billions spent they just hit another ship SamuelTheThird 6 hrs ago #31

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