Trump Orders Navy to 'Shoot and Kill' Boats Laying Mines in Strait of Hormuz
“President Donald J. Trump has posted to his Truth Social account stating that he has ordered the U.S. Navy to "shoot and kill any boat" laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz without hesitation. He goes on to say that minesweepers are actively clearing the Strait right now and that he's ordered that activity to triple.”
On April 23, 2026, President Donald Trump posted a directive on Truth Social ordering the U.S. Navy to use lethal force against any vessels attempting to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz. He also confirmed that U.S. minesweepers are currently active in the area and ordered their operations to be tripled in intensity.