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United States president Donald Trump orders the navy to open fire on any Iranian vessels placing mines along

2026 Iran war — United States president Donald Trump orders the navy to open fire on any Iranian vessels placing mines along the Strait of Hormuz, after the military reportedly observed an Iranian

Published April 23, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2026 Iran war.

United States president Donald Trump orders the navy to open fire on any Iranian vessels placing mines along the Strait of Hormuz, after the military reportedly observed an Iranian mine-laying operation. [https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/23/world/live-news/iran-war-trump-blockade-israel-lebanon (CNN)] [https://www.axios.com/2026/04/23/iran-strait-hormuz-mines-trump ( Axios )]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-04-23).