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US goes after Iran’s ability to lay sea mines, build drones, top general says
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· Source: Task & Purpose — reporting by Jeff Schogol
· Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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With the war against Iran in its second week, the U.S. military’s focus now includes destroying factories that build one-way attack drones and preventing the Iranian military from using sea mines,...
With the war against Iran in its second week, the U. S. military’s focus now includes destroying factories that build one-way attack drones and preventing the Iranian military from using sea mines, said Air Force Gen.
Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. “U. S [Central Command] continues today to hunt and strike mine-laying vessels in mine storage facilities,” Caine said during a Tuesday Pentagon news conference.
“This work will continue. ” Caine did not specify exactly how many vessels, storage facilities, or sea mines have been destroyed so far.
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The US military's efforts to destroy Iran's ability to lay sea mines and build drones have significant implications for global trade and energy security. With approximately 20% of the world's oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, any disruption to commercial shipping in the region could have far-reaching consequences. The US government's priority on keeping the strait open is driven by concerns about the potential economic impact of an Iranian blockade. The estimated stockpile of up to 6,000 sea mines at Iran's disposal poses a substantial threat to international shipping, and the US military's operations to hunt and strike mine-laying vessels and storage facilities are critical to mitigating this risk. As the conflict escalates, the potential for the US to escort tankers through the strait raises questions about the resources and risks involved in such a mission, and the need for careful planning and coordination between US defense officials and regional partners.
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