Trump says he ordered Navy to sink ships laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has ordered the Navy to sink all ships, regardless of size, that are laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. He added that U.S. Navy minesweepers are currently clearing the strait and have already sunk 159 vessels. Trump also stated he will order the operation to continue and be expanded threefold.