"The Chief and Pioneer, mine-countermeasure Avenger-class vessels, are to be augmented in their mission by an operation involving helicopters, undersea drones, surveillance aircraft and destroyers."
"President Trump indicated on Truth Social that the vessels already were operating in the strait. 'Our minesweepers are clearing the strait right now. I am hereby ordering that activity to continue, but at a tripled-up level!'"
"'There is to be no hesitation.' Trump emphasized a strong response to any threats posed by Iran's mines and small boats in the Strait of Hormuz."
A Navy electronics technician was scratched by a monkey during a stopover in Thailand while the USS Chief and USS Pioneer were dispatched to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident led to the technician's evacuation to a forward base in Japan. The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global oil supply, and U.S. vessels are actively engaged in mine-sweeping operations. President Trump ordered an increase in naval activity in the area, emphasizing a strong response to threats posed by Iran.
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