US to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian boats laying mines in Hormuz, Trump says
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Fear
What Happened
President Trump ordered the US Navy to shoot any Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz and intensify mine-clearing operations. The directive escalates tensions between Washington and Tehran, risking their fragile ceasefire. Iran has threatened defensive response to any American military action. Hormuz closure has spiked global oil prices.
Key Entities
Donald TrumpUnited States NavyIranStrait of HormuzMine-clearing operations