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Trump Orders US Navy to 'Shoot and Kill' Iranian Mine-Laying Boats

President Trump issued an order for the US Navy to "shoot and kill" any Iranian boats found laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. This directive came amidst heightened tensions and efforts to ensure the strait remains open.

22 Apr, 21:53 — 23 Apr, 18:15
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APVery High48d ago

Trump orders US military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz - AP News

Trump orders US military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz  AP News

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BBCHigh48d ago

Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in airstrike

Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of war crimes after IDF attacks on Red Cross vehicles also stopped rescuers from reaching the site.

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NYTMostly Factual48d ago

U.S. forces stop a second tanker they say is carrying Iranian oil.

By Eric Schmitt

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bloombergHigh48d ago

Trump Orders Navy to Shoot Boats Placing Mines in Hormuz Strait - Bloomberg.com

Trump Orders Navy to Shoot Boats Placing Mines in Hormuz Strait  Bloomberg.com

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FTVery High48d ago

Trump says US navy will ‘shoot and kill’ any boat laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

Oil rises as Tehran and Washington battle for control of waterway

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wapoMostly Factual48d ago

Lebanon looks to Trump for ‘leverage over Israel’ with ceasefire set to expire

As talks resume, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam told The Post any deal requires a “full withdrawal” of Israeli forces after Israel seized a “buffer zone” in Lebanon.

By Ellen Francis

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The GuardianMostly Factual48d ago

UK prepared to deploy RAF Typhoons to keep strait of Hormuz open after Iran war

Proposal at heart of offer made during a 30-country two-day meeting jointly organised by France Middle East crisis – live updates Britain is prepared to deploy a squadron of RAF Typhoons based in Qatar to patrol over the strait of Hormuz as part of a multinational mission to keep open the strategic waterway once the Iran war comes to an end. The UK military also offered to deploy mine-hunting drones and specialist divers to help clear the strait mined by Iran – but no decision has been made...

By Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor

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NPRHigh48d ago

U.S.-Iran peace talks still in limbo after Iran seizes ships in the Strait of Hormuz

President Trump told Fox News Wednesday that there was "no time pressure" on the ceasefire, which he has extended indefinitely.

By NPR Staff

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual48d ago

US to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian boats laying mines in Hormuz, Trump says

US says it intercepted another tanker carrying Iranian oil as Trump underscores alleged infighting within Iran's leadership.

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cnbcMostly Factual48d ago

Trump orders Navy to 'shoot and kill any boat' laying mines in Hormuz Strait

President Donald Trump said he has ordered the U.S. Navy "to shoot and kill any boat" that is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

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cbcHigh48d ago

U.S. military seizes another oil tanker linked to Iran

The U.S. military on Thursday seized another tanker associated with the smuggling of Iranian oil, ratcheting up a standoff with Iran a day after its paramilitary Revolutionary Guards took control of two vessels in the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

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SCMPMostly Factual48d ago

Trump says Navy will ‘shoot and kill’ boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

In the latest cycle of threats and concessions that have marked US President Donald Trump’s approach to the war that he and his Israeli counterpart started against Iran, the mercurial president said on Thursday he would destroy any undersized boat attempting to lay mines in the blocked Strait of Hormuz. His focus on diminutive vessels followed his oft-repeated messaging that Iran’s larger naval vessels are no more as he renews his effort to muscle Tehran’s frustratingly resilient regime to...

By Mark Magnier

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DWHigh48d ago

Iran war: Trump orders 'shoot and kill' on mine-laying boats in Strait of Hormuz

Tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue as the US president increases threats. Iranian leaders have said there can be no peace talks while the US blockade of Iranian ports continues. DW has the latest.

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France 24High48d ago

Trump orders Iran mine-layers sunk, as Iran tolls tankers

President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy on Thursday to destroy any Iranian boat caught laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, putting more pressure on a fraying ceasefire as disruption from the Gulf stand-off battered the world economy. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland reports.

By FRANCE24

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Business InsiderMostly Factual48d ago

Trump tells US Navy warships to 'shoot' any Iranian boats laying mines as the mission to clear the Strait of Hormuz ramps up

A Navy destroyer fires its 5-inch deck gun, one of the weapons that could be used to engage small Iranian attack boats. US Navy photo President Trump has ordered the US Navy to destroy small boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The directive adds a new element and fresh risks to the Navy's mine-clearing operations. The US has destroyers in the region that are capable of engaging Iran's fast-attack craft. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he ordered the US Navy to "shoot and k...

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The IndependentMostly Factual48d ago

Trump orders US navy to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian mine boats in Hormuz

Iranians are ‘having a very hard time figuring out who their leader is’ says president

By James C. Reynolds

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forbes48d ago

Trump Orders Navy To ‘Shoot And Kill’ Boats Planting Mines In Strait Of Hormuz—Amid Months-Long Clearing Process - Forbes

Trump Orders Navy To ‘Shoot And Kill’ Boats Planting Mines In Strait Of Hormuz—Amid Months-Long Clearing Process  Forbes

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EL PAISMostly Factual48d ago

Iran’s ‘mosquito fleet’ brings guerrilla warfare to the Strait of Hormuz

The capture of two large ships by Revolutionary Guard speedboats serves as a reminder of their crucial role in blocking the strategic maritime passage

By Trinidad Deiros

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national-postMostly Factual48d ago

Michael Higgins: Carney continues to blame Trump for problems the Liberals created

The fact that many young Canadians can't afford to buy a home or pay for groceries without racking up debt has nothing to do with the trade war

By Michael Higgins

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual48d ago

US intercepts 3 Iranian oil tankers near India, Malaysia amid maritime blockade

US forces have intercepted at least three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, redirecting them away from key shipping lanes near India, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. This action intensifies Washington's maritime blockade on Iran, disrupting global energy flows. The US Central Command has directed numerous vessels to turn back, highlighting the growing impact on international trade amidst stalled diplomatic efforts.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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indian-expressMostly Factual48d ago

‘Shoot and kill’: Trump isssues lethal order after US seizes Iranian oil tanker in Indian Ocean

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual48d ago

Trump's 'shoot and kill' warning for Iranian ships amid Hormuz blockade

United States President Donald Trump said that he has ordered his navy to shoot any boat which is found putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz.

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ndtvMostly Factual48d ago

Trump Orders US Navy To "Shoot And Kill" Boats Putting Mines In Hormuz

Donald Trump's post on social media came shortly after the US military seized another tanker associated with the smuggling of Iranian oil.

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irish-independent48d ago

Trump orders US Navy ‘to shoot and kill any boat’ planting mines in Strait of Hormuz; Lebanon accuses Israel of war crime with targeted killing of journalist

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual48d ago

Trump says US to attack any boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

President ‌Donald Trump on Thursday ‌said he had ordered ⁠the US Navy "to shoot and ⁠kill any ​boat" that is ‌laying ‌mines ‌in the ‌Strait of ​Hormuz, ⁠and that US minesweepers were ⁠working "at ​a ⁠tripled up ​level" to clear any ⁠mines ⁠from ⁠the ‌waters. (Reuters)

By The Korea Herald

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual48d ago

Trump signs order to accelerate Ibogaine research for veterans with PTSD 

The order focuses on advancing studies of ibogaine, a Schedule I psychedelic drug, for use in treating PTSD, traumatic brain injury, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideatiation, and opiod addiction.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual48d ago

Trump orders US Navy to attack any boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

"I have ordered the US Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be ... that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz," said President Donald Trump.

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seeking-alphaMixed48d ago

Trump instructs to ‘shoot and kill’ any boat putting mines in the Strait of Hormuz

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the-journal48d ago

Trump orders US navy to 'shoot and kill any boat' laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz

Trump’s announcement came not long after US forces boarded an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean.

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Daily SabahMixed48d ago

Trump orders US Navy to destroy mine-laying vessels in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he has ordered the U.S. Navy to 'shoot and kill' any boats placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, warning there would be no hesitation in...

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zerohedgeLow48d ago

U.S. Intercepts Iranian Tankers As Tehran Keeps Hormuz Chokepoint Shut

U.S. Intercepts Iranian Tankers As Tehran Keeps Hormuz Chokepoint Shut The Hormuz chokepoint standoff between Tehran and the US military has become the center of the nearly two-month conflict. This standoff marks the next phase following an extended ceasefire with Iran after a second round of peace talks was canceled in Pakistan earlier this week. On Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump is allowing Iran more time to respond to US de...

By Tyler Durden

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vanguard-ngMixed48d ago

Trump orders US Navy to destroy boats laying mines in Hormuz

President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed the United States would destroy any vessel laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as he rachets up pressure on Iran to reopen the crucial sea passage. The post Trump orders US Navy to destroy boats laying mines in Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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protothema-enMixed48d ago

Donald Trump: I ordered the Navy to destroy any vessel laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz

The US President noted that American minesweepers are clearing the Strait, calling for these efforts to be intensified. Earlier, Tehran announced it had begun collecting toll revenues from transit through the Strait The post Donald Trump: I ordered the Navy to destroy any vessel laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Newsroom

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myjoyonlineMixed48d ago

Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in air strike

Lebanon's prime minister has accused Israel of war crimes after Israeli air strikes killed one journalist and wounded another in southern Lebanon on Wednesday.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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naharnetMixed48d ago

Amal Khalil: 9th journalist killed in Lebanon this year - Naharnet

Amal Khalil: 9th journalist killed in Lebanon this year  Naharnet

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press-tvLow48d ago

Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil deliberately killed in Israeli airstrike, body found in rubble - PressTV

Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil deliberately killed in Israeli airstrike, body found in rubble  PressTV

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press-tv22 Apr, 21:53First to report

Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil deliberately killed in Israeli airstrike, body found in rubble - PressTV

7h later
BBC23 Apr, 04:25

Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in airstrike

1h later
ekathimerini23 Apr, 05:41

Greek-managed vessel confirmed seized by Iran in Hormuz Strait - eKathimerini.com

naharnet23 Apr, 06:12

Amal Khalil: 9th journalist killed in Lebanon this year - Naharnet

meta-mk23 Apr, 06:18

Либанска новинарка убиена во израелски напад

publico23 Apr, 06:39

Israel e Líbano preparam-se para mais uma ronda de negociações

dr-dk23 Apr, 07:00

Libanon beskylder Israel for krigsforbrydelser, efter journalist meldt dræbt i luftangreb

cyprus-mail23 Apr, 07:06

Greek-owned vessel Epaminondas seized after coming under fire in Hormuz

2h later
jutarnji-list23 Apr, 08:50

Reporterka poginula u brutalnom napadu, detaljno opisano kako su je ubili: ‘Ratni zločin Izraela!‘

EL PAIS23 Apr, 08:51

Iran’s ‘mosquito fleet’ brings guerrilla warfare to the Strait of Hormuz

Times of India23 Apr, 09:11

US intercepts 3 Iranian oil tankers near India, Malaysia amid maritime blockade

national-post23 Apr, 10:00

Michael Higgins: Carney continues to blame Trump for problems the Liberals created

la-vanguardia23 Apr, 10:11

Líbano acusa a Israel de crímenes de guerra tras la muerte de una periodista en el sur del país

wapo23 Apr, 10:37

Lebanon looks to Trump for ‘leverage over Israel’ with ceasefire set to expire

vijesti-me23 Apr, 11:03

UŽIVO Tramp naredio mornarici SAD-a da puca na brodove koji...

NPR23 Apr, 11:30

U.S.-Iran peace talks still in limbo after Iran seizes ships in the Strait of Hormuz

nrk23 Apr, 11:32

USA sier de har tatt kontroll over nok en oljetanker tilknyttet Iran

klix-ba23 Apr, 11:56

Vojska SAD-a presrela tanker s iranskom naftom koji je krenuo prema Kini: Zaplijenili su ga

zerohedge23 Apr, 12:05

U.S. Intercepts Iranian Tankers As Tehran Keeps Hormuz Chokepoint Shut

24ur23 Apr, 12:05

Libanon po smrti novinarke Izrael obtožuje vojnih zločinov

cbc23 Apr, 12:16

U.S. military seizes another oil tanker linked to Iran

jerusalem-post23 Apr, 12:26

Trump signs order to accelerate Ibogaine research for veterans with PTSD 

FT23 Apr, 12:52

Trump says US navy will ‘shoot and kill’ any boat laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

iefimerida23 Apr, 12:53

Τραμπ: «Έχω διατάξει το Πολεμικό Ναυτικό να καταστρέψει κάθε σκάφος που τοποθετεί νάρκες στα Στενά του Ορμούζ»

hindustan-times23 Apr, 12:54

Trump's 'shoot and kill' warning for Iranian ships amid Hormuz blockade

vg23 Apr, 12:54

Trump med ny trussel

telex23 Apr, 12:54

Videón, ahogy maszkos irániak motorcsónakkal elfoglalnak két konténerhajót a Hormuzi-szorosban

bloomberg23 Apr, 12:55

Trump Orders Navy to Shoot Boats Placing Mines in Hormuz Strait - Bloomberg.com

aftonbladet23 Apr, 12:57

Trumps order: ”Skjut och döda alla båtar”

Korea Herald23 Apr, 13:00

Trump says US to attack any boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

newsbeast23 Apr, 13:01

Τραμπ για Στενά του Ορμούζ: Διέταξα να βουλιάζουν κάθε πλοίο που τοποθετεί νάρκες, όσο μικρό κι αν είναι

svenska-dagbladet23 Apr, 13:03

Trump: ”Skjut och döda” i Hormuzsundet

index-hr23 Apr, 13:05

Trump: Naredio sam mornarici da puca i ubije svaki brod koji postavlja mine u tjesnacu

protothema-en23 Apr, 13:06

Donald Trump: I ordered the Navy to destroy any vessel laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz

cnbc23 Apr, 13:07

Trump orders Navy to 'shoot and kill any boat' laying mines in Hormuz Strait

morgunbladid23 Apr, 13:09

Skjóta eigi á öll skip sem leggja tundurdufl

channel-news-asia23 Apr, 13:09

Trump orders US Navy to attack any boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

vanguard-ng23 Apr, 13:16

Trump orders US Navy to destroy boats laying mines in Hormuz

n1-serbia23 Apr, 13:21

Tramp naredio Vojsci SAD da puca i ubije posadu svakog iranskog čamca koji ugrožava Ormuski moreuz

berlingske23 Apr, 13:21

Trump vil angribe alle minelæggere i Hormuzstrædet

die-presse23 Apr, 13:23

Bibelstunde mit Donald [premium]

forbes23 Apr, 13:24

Trump Orders Navy To ‘Shoot And Kill’ Boats Planting Mines In Strait Of Hormuz—Amid Months-Long Clearing Process - Forbes

irish-independent23 Apr, 13:25

Trump orders US Navy ‘to shoot and kill any boat’ planting mines in Strait of Hormuz; Lebanon accuses Israel of war crime with targeted killing of journalist

dagbladet23 Apr, 13:26

Trump beordrer drap på mineleggere

NYT23 Apr, 13:28

U.S. forces stop a second tanker they say is carrying Iranian oil.

the-journal23 Apr, 13:29

Trump orders US navy to 'shoot and kill any boat' laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz

faz23 Apr, 13:29

Liveblog Irankrieg: Trump befiehlt „dreimal schnellere“ Minenräumung

balkan-web23 Apr, 13:32

Trump jep urdhrin për Marinën Amerikane: Të shkatërrohet çdo varkë që vendos mina në Ngushticën e Hormuzit!

seeking-alpha23 Apr, 13:33

Trump instructs to ‘shoot and kill’ any boat putting mines in the Strait of Hormuz

DW23 Apr, 13:33

Iran war: Trump orders 'shoot and kill' on mine-laying boats in Strait of Hormuz

delfi-lt23 Apr, 13:34

Trumpas nurodė JAV kariniam jūrų laivynui skandinti Hormuzą minuojančius laivus

myjoyonline23 Apr, 13:35

Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in air strike

hotnews23 Apr, 13:40

Marina SUA a primit ordin „să tragă și să ucidă” în Strâmtoarea Ormuz, din partea lui Trump. Navele vizate

n1-bih23 Apr, 13:42

Trump tvrdi da SAD “potpuno kontrolišu” Hormuz: Naredio pucanje na brodove koji postavljaju mine

naftemporiki23 Apr, 13:45

Ιταλία: Έτοιμη να στείλει ναρκαλιευτικά στο Ορμούζ στο πλαίσιο διεθνούς συνασπισμού

irozhlas23 Apr, 13:48

ONLINE: ‚Střílet a zabíjet.‘ Trump nařídil útočit na lodě, které rozmisťují miny v Hormuzském průlivu

le-figaro23 Apr, 13:49

Guerre au Moyen-Orient : «Aucune hésitation», Donald Trump ordonne de détruire les bateaux iraniens posant des mines dans le détroit d’Ormuz

hvg23 Apr, 14:00

Donald Trump: „Habozás nélkül lőjenek le és semmisítsenek meg minden hajót, ami aknákat telepít a Hormuzi-szorosban!”

danas23 Apr, 14:04

Tramp izdao naredbu: „Pucajte i ubijajte“ male iranske čamce

ndtv23 Apr, 14:06

Trump Orders US Navy To "Shoot And Kill" Boats Putting Mines In Hormuz

aktuality-sk23 Apr, 14:10

Donald Trump nariadil zničiť každú loď kladúcu míny v Hormuzskom prielive

AP23 Apr, 14:22

Trump orders US military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz - AP News

digi2423 Apr, 14:46

Război în Orientul Mijlociu, ziua 55. Trump a ordonat Marinei SUA să atace navele care amplasează mine în Ormuz

tagesschau23 Apr, 14:50

Straße von Hormus: Trump droht iranischen Minenlegern mit Zerstörung

Daily Sabah23 Apr, 14:58

Trump orders US Navy to destroy mine-laying vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera23 Apr, 14:58

US to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian boats laying mines in Hormuz, Trump says

tvn2423 Apr, 14:59

Trump: Cieśnina Ormuz będzie rozminowana. A Iran nie wie, kto jest jego przywódcą

rzeczpospolita23 Apr, 15:00

„Rzecz w tym”: Czy to będzie „zamrożony konflikt”? Stawka jest niezwykle wysoka

observador23 Apr, 15:01

Trump diz que EUA têm "controlo total" do Estreito de Ormuz

SCMP23 Apr, 15:15

Trump says Navy will ‘shoot and kill’ boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

NHK World23 Apr, 15:21

トランプ大統領 ホルムズ海峡で機雷敷設の船舶への攻撃を命令

The Independent23 Apr, 15:58

Trump orders US navy to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian mine boats in Hormuz

indian-express23 Apr, 16:02

‘Shoot and kill’: Trump isssues lethal order after US seizes Iranian oil tanker in Indian Ocean

Business Insider23 Apr, 16:42

Trump tells US Navy warships to 'shoot' any Iranian boats laying mines as the mission to clear the Strait of Hormuz ramps up

Yahoo23 Apr, 17:22

3 Essential Defense Stocks Rising as Trump's Iran Strategy Drives a $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget Proposal

The Guardian23 Apr, 18:08

UK prepared to deploy RAF Typhoons to keep strait of Hormuz open after Iran war

France 2423 Apr, 18:15Latest update

Trump orders Iran mine-layers sunk, as Iran tolls tankers