The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday, November 6, denied reports by the Islamic Republic-controlled media that commercial ships had collided with sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, announcing that U.S. forces had cut off all major maritime traffic lanes in that waterway and that those lanes remained clear of mines. Centcom announced in its announcement that the media controlled by the Islamic Republic published reports in recent days and weeks about commercial ships hitting naval mines while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This order emphasized: "These claims are false."

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday, November 6, denied reports by the Islamic Republic-controlled media that commercial ships had collided with sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, announcing that U.S. forces had cut off all major maritime traffic lanes in that waterway and that those lanes remained clear of mines. Centcom announced in its announcement that the media controlled by the Islamic Republic published reports in recent days and weeks about commercial ships hitting naval mines while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This order emphasized: "These claims are false."

CENTCOM also announced that US forces have cleared all major and known international routes for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz from sea mines, and these routes are still clear of mines.

US Central Command also announced that thousands of commercial ships have safely passed through these sea lanes and ship traffic continues.