CNN 5 Things Iran Laying Mines in Strait of Hormuz, Tornados in Central US, How To Eat Like a Star and more
Mar 11, 2026
Reports of mines being laid in the Strait of Hormuz and rising regional tensions. A massive storm system spawns dozens of tornadoes and threatens millions. Clemency granted to a death row inmate just before execution. A competitive Georgia House race moves to a runoff. Inside look at the opulent Oscars after-party menu and its charitable leftovers.
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Iran Laying Mines Threatens Global Shipping
- Iran has reportedly laid a few dozen mines in the Strait of Hormuz and still controls up to 90% of its mine-laying boats, threatening rapid escalation of maritime disruption.
- U.S. forces say they destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels while nearly 20 million barrels of fuel a day transit the strait, intensifying economic and military stakes.
Massive Storm System Causes Tornadoes And Record Hail
- A powerful storm system produced at least 10 tornadoes and put more than 55 million people at severe storm risk across the East Coast.
- Damage included a massive funnel near Chicago, record hail over five inches in Illinois, and multiple homes and cars destroyed.
Rare Clemency Spares Man Two Days From Execution
- Alabama Governor Kay Ivey commuted Charles Sonny Burton's death sentence two days before his execution, citing conscience over executing one participant while the shooter was spared.
- Burton, 75, served three decades on death row and will now serve life without parole after the move drew the victim's daughter's support.