Trump orders US Navy to attack any boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

"I have ordered the US Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be ... that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz," said President Donald Trump.

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WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday (Apr 23) said he had ordered the US Navy "to shoot and kill any boat" that is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and that US minesweepers were working "at a tripled-up level" to clear any mines from the waters.

"I have ordered the US Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be ... that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz," Trump posted, adding that all of Iran's naval ships were at the bottom of the sea. 

"There is to be no hesitation. Additionally, our mine 'sweepers' are clearing the Strait right now."

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