Trump tells US Navy warships to 'shoot' any Iranian boats laying mines as the mission to clear the Strait of Hormuz ramps up

President Trump ordered the US Navy to destroy small boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating the security risk around a critical global shipping chokepoint. The directive adds a new element to Navy mine-clearing operations and raises the chance of disruption to regional energy flows and broader market sentiment.

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President Trump ordered the US Navy to destroy small boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating the security risk around a critical global shipping chokepoint. The directive adds a new element to Navy mine-clearing operations and raises the chance of disruption to regional energy flows and broader market sentiment.