President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House on Saturday. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP
President Donald Trump directed the U.S. Navy to take down any Iranian vessels laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
“I have commanded the United States Navy to fire upon and eliminate any boats, regardless of size (All of their naval vessels, 159 in total, are sunk in the ocean!), that are laying mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz.” “Trump stated in a social media post that there should be no doubt.”
Simultaneously, Trump stated that the United States is engaged in efforts to remove mines from the strait.
“Our mine ‘sweepers’ are currently clearing the Strait.” “I am consequently directing that the activity proceed, but at a threefold increased intensity!” Trump stated.
Last month, Trump stated that the US military would strike any vessels that were deploying mines. The problem has resurfaced as Trump discusses ways to manage shipping routes through the strait amid increasing global economic pressures.
US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have continuously stated that Iran’s naval fleet, estimated at roughly 150 vessels, has been annihilated. However, Xenix News has earlier indicated that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) possesses resources like small vessels.
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