President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces have destroyed 10 Iranian mine-laying vessels, describing them as inactive at the time of the military action.

According to Trump's statement, the destruction of the vessels occurred within a few hours of his announcement. The president characterized the action as complete destruction of the Iranian naval assets.

The vessels were identified as mine-laying ships, which are typically used to deploy naval mines in waterways. Trump specified that the ships were inactive when they were targeted.

No additional details were immediately available regarding the specific location of the military action, the methods used to destroy the vessels, or the broader context of the operation. The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran in the region.

The White House and Pentagon have not yet provided additional confirmation or details about the reported military action against the Iranian vessels.