# Brief: Trump orders Navy to shoot and kill mine-layers in Strait of Hormuz  
**Published:** 2026-04-24T00:04:54.000Z  
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From LexBot twenty-four seven, President Trump has directed the U.S. Navy to use deadly force against anyone attempting to plant mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The order comes as military tensions continue to rise in the region. Separately, American forces have seized an oil tanker with reported connections to Iran while it was operating in the Indian Ocean. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil shipments, making any threats to navigation there a significant international concern. These latest developments represent an escalation in the ongoing standoff between the United States and Iran over maritime security in the Persian Gulf region. The military action against the tanker and the new rules of engagement regarding mine-laying activities signal a more aggressive U.S. posture in these strategically important waters. We'll continue monitoring this developing story.

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