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April 23, 2026
Trump orders Navy to take aggressive action in Hormuz Strait
- President Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to 'shoot to kill' any Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting total control over the area.
- The U.S. military is ramping up minesweeping operations, with Trump claiming efforts have tripled despite previous denials about Iran's activities.
- Iran continues to assert its dominance in the Strait, capturing commercial vessels and showcasing military operations, while the Pentagon disputes claims about prolonged mine-clearing timelines.
5 Sources
- Trump orders Navy to 'shoot and kill any boat' laying mines in Hormuz StraitApr 23, 2026 at 12:56 PM · CNBC
- Trump orders Navy to 'shoot and kill' any boat laying mines in Strait of HormuzApr 23, 2026 at 1:43 PM · The Hill
- Trump loses it over Iran peace deal failure and orders Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ over Hormuz Strait: ‘CRAZY!’Apr 23, 2026 at 2:39 PM · Independent
- Trump orders Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ boats laying mines in Strait of HormuzApr 23, 2026 at 3:48 PM · CNN
- Trump orders US navy to shoot and kill Iranian boats in HormuzApr 23, 2026 at 3:58 PM · Independent