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President Donald Trump has said the United States sunk 10 mine-laying ships after threatening Iran over reports of mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
“I am pleased to report that within the last few hours, we have hit, and completely destroyed, 10 inactive mine laying boats and/or ships, with more to follow!” Trump wrote on Truth Social Tuesday afternoon.
The president’s announcement came minutes after Trump warned against Iran placing mines in the waterway that carries about a fifth of the world’s oil supply.
“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,” Trump wrote on Truth Social earlier Tuesday.
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CBS News had reported Iran may be getting ready to deploy mines in the Strait of Hormuz, citing U.S. officials.
People familiar with U.S. intelligence reporting on the matter told CNN Iran had already laid a few dozen mines in the key waterway in recent days.
Trump said the U.S. was using “the same Technology and Missile capabilities deployed against Drug Traffickers to permanently eliminate any boat or ship attempting to mine the Hormuz Strait.”
The president was seemingly referring to the controversial boat strikes the U.S. has carried out in the Caribbean and Pacific, which have reportedly killed more than 150 people.
This is a developing story…
