Is Trump’s tripling of Hormuz minesweeping realistic? Ret. colonel reacts
President Donald Trump has ordered the US Navy to fire on any Iranian boats that are placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the critical energy chokepoint that carries about one-fifth of all global crude oil.At the same time, Trump said that the United States has been working to clear mines from the strait.
“Additionally, our mine ‘sweepers’ are clearing the Strait right now. I am hereby ordering that activity to continue, but at a tripled up level!” Trump said.
Retired US Air Force Colonel Cedric Leighton says efforts to clear mines from Hormuz would be “cumbersome.” Also, Middle East expert Sina Azodi says Iran’s mines have succeeded in creating difficulty for the US.
0:00 Trump orders Navy to shoot Iranian ships laying mines
1:02 Retired colonel explains why mine removal may not happen quickly
6:16 Middle East expert calls out “a great mistake for Iranians”
7:45 What will the coming days bring for Iran’s standoff with the US?
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