Trump authorizes deadly force against Iranian small boats in Strait of Hormuz amid maritime standoff
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President Trump said the U.S. Navy will shoot and kill any small Iranian boats that place mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington steps up mine-clearing and interdiction after Iran attacked ships and the U.S. seized a tanker linked to Iranian oil smuggling, a move that has disrupted traffic through the strait, which handles about 20% of global crude oil and natural gas traded.
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- Trump pushes to speed up Iranian minesweeping effort amid uncertain peace talks Politico
- Live updates: Iran says it received first fee from Strait of Hormuz tolls amid stalemate with US CNN
- Live updates: Trump orders U.S. military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian boats mining Strait of Hormuz NBC News
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