Trump orders U.S. military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian vessels choking Strait of Hormuz
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Trump orders U.S. military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian vessels choking Strait of Hormuz
Trump also said the military is intensifying its mine-clearing efforts in the critical waterway.
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