Trump says he ordered Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ Iran mine-laying boats in Strait of Hormuz
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Source: New York Post
Published: 2026-04-23 23:06 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Natural Disasters, Iran, Trade & Sanctions, World News, US Politics, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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President Trump claimed Thursday he had ordered the US Navy to take lethal action against Iranian mine-laying vessels attempting to obstruct trade through the Strait of Hormuz — in another apparent blow to the recently extended cease-fire between Washington and Tehran.
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