Trump orders US Navy to destroy mine-laying vessels

Trump asserted that the United States now maintains total control over the Strait of Hormuz, describing the passage as hermetically sealed.

By Eliana Fleming, JFeed

President Donald Trump has issued a dramatic and direct directive to the United States Navy, authorizing personnel to use lethal force against any vessel attempting to obstruct international shipping lanes.

The order specifically targets any boats, regardless of their size, found laying mines in the critical waters of the Strait of Hormuz.

In an official statement, the President declared that he has instructed the Navy to shoot and kill any such threats, emphasizing that there must be no hesitation in the execution of these orders.

He claimed that the naval capabilities of the adversary have already been decimated, stating that all of their naval vessels, totaling 159, are currently at the bottom of the sea.

In addition to the shoot-to-kill order, the President has directed a massive expansion of mine-clearing operations in the region. He instructed the Navy to triple its current efforts to ensure the waterway remains clear of explosives.

Trump asserted that the United States now maintains total control over the Strait of Hormuz, describing the passage as hermetically sealed.

He warned the international community and the regime in Tehran that no ship is permitted to enter or leave the area without the explicit authorization of the U.S. Navy.

This blockade, according to the President, will remain in place until Iran is ready to sign a new deal.

The administration’s stance reflects a shift toward total maritime dominance, intended to force a diplomatic breakthrough through absolute military pressure.