President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to the Iranian regime Tuesday against putting mines in the Strait of Hormuz as the United States destroys “inactive mine laying boats.” The president took to Truth Social on Tuesday afternoon after it was reported that there are indicators Iran had begun to take steps to deploy mines in the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of the globe’s oil travels. “If Iran has put out any mines in the Hormuz Strait, and we have no reports of them doing so, we want them removed, IMMEDIATELY!” Trump said. “If for any reason mines were placed, and they are not removed forthwith, the Military consequences to Iran will be at a level never seen before.”
“If on the other hand, they remove what may have been placed, it will be a giant step in the right direction! Additionally, we are using the same Technology and Missile capabilities deployed against Drug Traffickers to permanently eliminate any boat or ship attempting to mine the Hormuz Strait. They will be dealt with quickly and violently,” he added. “BEWARE! “ Trump followed up moments later with another post announcing the United States had destroyed “10 inactive mine laying boats” in recent hours.
