US President Donald Trump has announced that the country's Navy has been ordered to immediately open fire on any ship laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
Modern.az reports that he shared this on his "Truth social" account.
"I have instructed the US Navy to open destructive fire on all ships, regardless of their size, that lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz. There should be no hesitation," Trump emphasized.
According to him, US mine-hunting ships are currently conducting clearing operations in the strait.
"Mine clearance work is currently underway. I am ordering this activity to be tripled," he added.
Trump also noted that all enemy warships in the region have already been neutralized.
