American leader Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. armed forces to destroy Iranian small vessels spotted laying mines in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
The armed forces of the United States have received a clear directive: to destroy Iranian small vessels that are spotted laying mines. This order pertains to the waters of the Strait of Hormuz and was given personally by American leader Donald Trump.
AP News reports on the direct instruction: "Trump ordered U.S. military to 'shoot and destroy' Iranian small vessels laying mines to block traffic in the Strait of Hormuz."
Previously, the head of the White House had already announced on social media plans for the U.S. to intensify efforts to clear this important waterway of mines.
Many analysts agree that this incident significantly escalates the already tense standoff in the Persian Gulf. Earlier, the Pentagon had reported the seizure of another tanker linked to the smuggling of Iranian oil. This event has only added to the confusion in the overall efforts to end the conflict.
