President Donald Trump has fired off a scorching warning to the rogue regime in Tehran, demanding the immediate removal of any naval mines reportedly being deployed in the vital Strait of Hormuz.
According to a report fromCBS News,U.S. intelligence officials believe Iran may be taking steps to deploy naval mines in the shipping lanes of the Strait of Hormuz.
Intelligence estimates suggest the Iranian regime possesses between 2,000 and 6,000 naval mines, many capable of being deployed by small boats or other vessels operating in the Persian Gulf.
The Strait of Hormuz is widely considered the world’s most important oil chokepoint, carrying roughly one-fifth of global crude shipments.
President Trump responded forcefully on Truth Social,making it clear that any attempt by Iran to mine the strait would be met with overwhelming consequences.
“If Iran has put out any mines in the Hormuz Strait, and we have no reports of them doing so, we want them removed, IMMEDIATELY! 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.
“If, on the other hand, they remove what may have been placed, it will be a giant step in the right direction! Additionally, we are using the same Technology and Missile capabilities deployed against Drug Traffickers to permanently eliminate any boat or ship attempting to mine the Hormuz Strait. They will be dealt with quickly and violently. BEWARE!”
But the situation escalated rapidly.
Just thirteen minutes later, Trump returned to Truth Social with a dramatic update revealing that U.S. forces had already taken action.
“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!”
Source: The Gateway Pundit
