Trump Orders 'Shoot and Kill' in Hormuz

By Bridgette Jacobs

President Trump has issued a stark directive authorizing the U.S. military to "shoot and kill" any small Iranian vessels attempting to deploy mines in the critical Strait of Hormuz. This aggressive order significantly hardens the U.S. stance and escalates regional tensions amidst ongoing maritime disputes in the vital shipping route.

www.ksat.com reports: President Donald Trump has issued a directive to the U.S. military to "shoot and kill" any small Iranian vessels attempting to deploy mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by KSAT.
This order from President Trump signifies a significant hardening of the U.S. stance amidst ongoing maritime disputes in the critical waterway, according to KSAT.
The directive specifically targets Iranian vessels engaged in mine deployment, a move that escalates tensions in the region.
KSAT noted that this action follows the U.S. military's recent seizure of another tanker suspected of smuggling Iranian oil.
The U.S. military's directive underscores the heightened risk of confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.

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