Donald Trump Orders United States Navy To Destroy Boats Laying Mines In Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has ordered the United States Navy to destroy any vessel found laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating pressure on Iran to reopen the vital maritime route.

Trump stated that the navy should “shoot and kill” any boats involved in placing mines in the waters, adding that there should be no hesitation. He also noted that US mine sweepers were already working to clear the strait.

Iran has maintained that it will keep the strategic passage restricted, allowing only limited approved vessels, as long as the United States continues its blockade of Iranian ports.

Meanwhile, peace talks expected to take place in Islamabad remain stalled, with Iran yet to confirm participation. The ongoing standoff continues to impact the global economy.

Trump also claimed that the United States has full control over the Strait of Hormuz and indicated that normal operations would only resume if Iran agrees to a peace deal.