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Middle East war live: Trump issues 'shoot and kill' orders for boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had ordered the US Navy "to shoot and kill any boat" that is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and that US minesweepers were working "at a tripled-up level" to clear mines from the waters. The news came as Israel and Lebanon hold a second round of talks in Washington to request a one-month extension of a truce due to expire within days. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had ordered the US Navy "to shoot and kill any boat" that is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and that US minesweepers were working "at a tripled-up level" to clear mines from the waters. The news came as Israel and Lebanon hold a second round of talks in Washington to request a one-month extension of a truce due to expire within days. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
