Tensions in the Middle East continued to rise as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly added more mines to the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to US sources and people with direct knowledge of the incident, according to Axios.
The incident took place in the Persian Gulf, a major route for global energy trade. The US has reportedly been tracking the operation and knows the number of mines placed, but officials have declined to disclose the exact number due to security concerns.
Meanwhile, the White House has not provided any official comment on the report, maintaining a cautious stance amid escalating tensions.
According to Axios, President Donald Trump was briefed on the situation before issuing a stern statement on the Truth Social platform.
He warned that the US Navy would “shoot and kill” any boat that tried to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
The development raises the risk of open conflict in one of the world’s most important oil routes, raising concerns about the security of global energy supplies and market stability.
