Watch: US Says It Destroyed 16 Iranian Mine-Laying Boats Near Hormuz Strait
Secretary Hegseth promised more intense strikes as the U.S. military disclosed the scope of Iranian naval losses.
5 min read
Search people, articles, bills, and more
Secretary Hegseth promised more intense strikes as the U.S. military disclosed the scope of Iranian naval losses.
This article cites Associated Press as its original publisher. ChamberLight has not verified that it is a republication, so the scores are NDTV's own.
411 stories · 96.5–97.3 · updated Sep 25, 2026
This is Associated Press's own score. The Source Check scores are for NDTV and this article.
U.S. forces destroyed 16 Iranian minelayer boats in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran threatened to block all regional oil exports. The conflict entered its 11th day with escalating rhetoric from both President Trump and Iranian leadership.
Democratic Senator from Nevada
Left-leaning outlets like Common Dreams and The Guardian emphasize Democratic demands for accountability and Hegseth's "cavalier" disregard for rules of engagement. In contrast, center-leaning sources such as ABC Columbia and NDTV focus on the tactical success of destroying mine-laying vessels and Hegseth's pledge to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
Loading comments…
Tim Kaine
John Thune
Adam B. Schiff
Christopher Murphy