US president claims ‘total control’ of strait of Hormuz despite Iranian seizure of two ships and report warning it could take months to clear waterway of mines

The US president said that Washington will continue with the naval blockade of the Islamic Republic, until the countries sign a final peace deal

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U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he ordered the Navy to "shoot and kill" boats putting down mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump orders U.S. military to engage Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions and mine-clearing efforts.

Trump's post shows the U.S. ratcheting up tensions with Iran over the strait, which has been largely choked off to oil tanker traffic since the war began.

US president says Tehran hobbled by infighting as Pentagon reportedly briefs mine clearance may take six months

US report warns it could take six months to clear strait of mines as Trump declares ‘total control’ over key waterway – key US politics stories from Thursday 23 April at a glance

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US president claims ‘total control’ of strait of Hormuz despite Iranian seizure of two ships and report warning it could take months to clear waterway of mines