Navy to shoot and kill any boat laying mines in Hormuz Strait
CNBC • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to "shoot and kill any boat" laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing no hesitation in enforcement.
- He also directed U.S. minesweepers to intensify efforts to clear the strait, increasing operations threefold amid heightened tensions with Iran.
- The Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil-shipping route, remains largely blocked since the war began, with tanker traffic reduced from over 100 daily ships to single digits.
- The U.S. has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports to pressure Tehran into reopening the strait and negotiating a ceasefire, asserting full control over the waterway.
- Despite the blockade, some ships continue to transit the strait, but overall traffic is significantly below pre-war levels, impacting global oil supply routes.
