The US Central Command (USCENTCOM) issued a statement warning civilians to leave port facilities where Iranian naval forces are operating, emphasizing that the US military cannot guarantee their safety. Iranian dock workers, administrative staff, and commercial vessel crews should avoid Iranian naval vessels and military equipment, the statement noted. The US continued to carry out strikes against Iranian naval vessels, having sunk or destroyed 60 ships until now.Related NewsAPI Crude Oil Stock Change for Mar/06 in United States is -1.700M, lower than the previous value of 5.600M. The forecast was 1.4M.Moreover, Reuters quoted sources as saying that Iran has deployed approx. over ten mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The sources added that the mines were laid recently, and most locations have been identified. However, the sources refused to disclose how the US plans to respond. On Wednesday, Iran's military command warned the international community to prepare for oil prices to surge to US$200 per barrel.