Trump warns Iran: any ship laying mines in Hormuz will be destroyed
US President Donald Trump said any Iranian vessel planting new mines in the Strait of Hormuz will be destroyed immediately, citing a zero-tolerance policy.
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that any ship or boat attempting to place mines in the Strait of Hormuz will be destroyed on sight. The policy of zero tolerance toward mine-laying in this crucial waterway was announced by Trump. The US Navy has reported the removal and destruction of all mines currently in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US president also stated that the United States is monitoring every inch of the strait with the aid of its Space Force. Trump further mentioned that Washington is keeping a close eye on key locations, including the nuclear sites in Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan. Any future attempt to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz will result in an immediate and harsh response from the United States, according to Trump's statement.
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