Trump reinforces 'shoot and kill' order for Hormuz

President Donald Trump has reinforced his order for the US Navy to shoot and kill any Iranian naval unit involved in mining the Strait of Hormuz. The statement, which included the directive 'There is to be no hesitation,' follows reports of around 20 Iranian vessels laying mines in the strategic waterway. The order underscores the heightened US military posture in the region as tensions over the strait's security continue to escalate. Major shipping companies have already halted transits through the strait, and the Pentagon has warned that clearing any mines could take up to six months.