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EU to discuss extending naval mission to Strait of Hormuz

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16-03-2026 16:32 HKT
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The US military said on March 10 that it has destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels "near the Strait of Hormuz." (AFP)
The US military said on March 10 that it has destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels "near the Strait of Hormuz." (AFP)
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