US Says It Hit 16 Iranian Mine-Laying Ships Near Strait of Hormuz

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United States Central Command released video of American strikes that they say destroyed 16 suspected Iranian mine-laying ships near the Strait of Hormuz. It comes as Iran has threatened to shut the vital shipping route for 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY from Jerusalem.

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United States Central Command released video of American strikes that they say destroyed 16 suspected Iranian mine-laying ships near the Strait of Hormuz. It comes as Iran has threatened to shut the vital shipping route for 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY from Jerusalem.