US military destroys Iranian vessels near Strait of Hormuz

The US military destroyed 16 Iranian vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. The vessels were described as minelayers deployed by Iran.

Video footage of the US strikes on the Iranian vessels circulated online. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions in the region.

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil shipments. Attacks on commercial ships in the area have occurred previously.