Trump orders US Navy to shoot and kill Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump posted on social media ordering the US Navy to shoot and kill any Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz and directed minesweeping operations to triple in intensity. Secretary of Defense Hegseth stated that continued Iranian mine-laying would constitute a ceasefire violation. Multiple nations including Ukraine and Italy have offered or prepared minesweeping vessels to assist in securing the strategically vital waterway.
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This event sits in the top 7% of divergence this week. 6 outlets covered it, splitting into 6 framing camps across 4 bias groups.
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