Trump Orders US Navy to Shoot Boats Placing Mines in Strait of Hormuz; Israel Says Ready to Resume War Against Iran
Former US president issues stark warning as Israeli defence minister signals awaiting US green light to strike Iranian targets
L'essentiel
- Trump has ordered the US Navy to shoot and kill any boats placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming Iran has no navy since all 159 of its boats are at the bottom of the sea.
- Israel signalled it was ready to pile on more pressure, with Defence Minister Israel Katz saying Israel was prepared to resume the war against Iran and was awaiting a green light from the United States to return Iran to a prehistoric state.
Résumé généré par IA
Pourquoi c'est important
Tensions between Iran and Western powers have been escalating, with the US under Trump taking a hardline stance against Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global oil shipping route, and any military conflict there would have massive implications for global energy markets and security.
"I have ordered the United States 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", Trump wrote on social media, adding that Iran has no navy since "ALL 159 of them" are at the bottom of the sea.
Trump's latest warning came as Israel signalled it was ready to pile on more pressure. Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday that Israel was "prepared to resume the war against Iran", adding that his country was awaiting a green light from the United States to return Iran to a prehistoric state.
"The IDF is ready both defensively and offensively, and the targets have been marked," Katz said in a video, referring to the Israeli Defence Forces.
À surveiller
Perspective IA — des possibilités, pas des certitudes
Iran will likely issue a response threatening retaliation
Très probable · En quelques jours
US Navy will increase patrols and presence in Strait of Hormuz
Très probable · En quelques jours
Israel may launch preemptive strikes if US gives green light
Probable · En quelques semaines
Questions ouvertes
- Will Iran respond to these threats?
- Will the US actually carry out the order to shoot Iranian boats?
- Will Israel launch strikes without US approval?
- What is the current status of Iran's naval capabilities?
