The U.S. is prepared to fire on Iranian fast boats that attempt to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, WSJ reports.
The renewed effort to attack minelayers comes amid concerns that Iran has laid additional mines in the narrow waterway in recent days.
“Our commanders have clear rules of engagement. If Iran is putting mines in the water or otherwise threatening American commercial shipping or American forces, we will shoot to destroy. No hesitation, just like the drug boats in the Caribbean,” Hegseth said. He added that “reckless mining” is a violation of the cease-fire.
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