U.S. forces have destroyed 16 Iranian minelaying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, officials said Tuesday.

U.S. Central Commanded, or CENTCOM, said multiple Iranian vessels were eliminated in a post on X that was accompanied by a video showing some of the strikes.

Earlier, President Donald Trump warned Iran against laying mines in the strait, saying it would face military consequences.

Trump added that 10 inactive mine laying vessels had been destroyed.