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US Destroys Iranian Vessels Amid Oil Supply Threats
3/12/2026
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- The United States military destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a route carrying about one-fifth of the world's oil supply.
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened to block all oil shipments and target vessels linked to the United States and Israel.
- Diplomatic efforts allowed some Indian tankers to pass safely, while oil prices surged due to fears of prolonged disruptions.
