US military destroys Iranian mine-laying boats near Strait of Hormuz

The US military says it destroyed a number of Iranian vessels that were laying mines near the Strait of Hormuz. Reports give different numbers, with some saying 10 and others saying 16 boats were destroyed.

President Donald Trump said the US destroyed the vessels and warned there would be 'more to follow' if Iran continued its activities. The action came after Trump had publicly warned Iran not to mine the strategic waterway.