Donald Trump says US to attack any boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump stated Thursday that he ordered the U.S. Navy to "shoot and kill" any vessels laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S. minesweepers work at a "tripled-up level" to clear the area.
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- Published Date: 03:58 | 23 April 2026
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had ordered the U.S. Navy "to shoot and kill any boat" that is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and that U.S. minesweepers were working "at a tripled-up level" to clear any mines from the waters.