Trump orders Iran mine-layers sunk, as Iran tolls tankers
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President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy to destroy Iranian mine-laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Increased tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil shipments, potentially leading to higher fuel prices for consumers.
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President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy to destroy any Iranian boat caught laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. This directive comes as Iran continues to toll tankers, escalating tensions in the critical waterway. The order places further pressure on a fragile ceasefire and contributes to global economic disruption caused by the Gulf stand-off. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland reported on the President's instructions.
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President Donald Trump issued a directive for the US Navy to destroy Iranian boats laying mines.
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