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Trump orders U.S. military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz

Trump orders U.S. military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz

Summary

President Donald Trump has directed the U.S. military to shoot and kill small Iranian boats that place mines in the Strait of Hormuz. This decision follows the U.S. seizure of a tanker linked to Iranian oil smuggling, increasing tensions between the United States and Iran in this important shipping route.

Key Facts

  • President Trump ordered the U.S. military to target small Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway where about 20% of the world's oil and natural gas is traded.
  • The U.S. Navy is currently clearing mines from the waters of the Strait.
  • The order was shared by President Trump on social media.
  • The U.S. recently seized a tanker connected to smuggling Iranian oil.
  • These events have increased the conflict between the U.S. and Iran over control of the strait.
  • The directive includes instructions to act without hesitation against the small boats.
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