"President Trump ordered the U.S. Navy on Truth Social to 'shoot and kill' any Iranian boats laying mines with 'no hesitation.' This directive comes amid concerns over new mines in the Strait of Hormuz, which could deepen the largest oil supply disruption in history."
"Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has collapsed to single digits on most days, down from more than 100 ships daily. This significant decline highlights the impact of the ongoing tensions and mine-laying operations by Iran."
"The U.S. military has detected and is closely tracking the Iranian mine-laying operation. While the exact number of new mines deployed by Iran remains undisclosed, U.S. officials are aware of the situation and have redirected 33 vessels since the blockade began."
President Trump instructed the U.S. Navy to eliminate Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. New mines could exacerbate the largest oil supply disruption in history. Traffic through the strait has drastically decreased, with only single-digit ship movements daily. The U.S. military is monitoring the mine-laying operation closely. The USS George H.W. Bush and its strike group have arrived in the region, increasing military options. The Navy is also deploying underwater drones for mine-clearing operations, with efforts intensified as ordered by Trump.
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