“There is to be no hesitation (to shoot and kill),” Trump said on Truth Social, adding that “additionally, our mine ‘sweepers’ are clearing the Strait right now. I am hereby ordering that activity to continue, but at a tripled-up level,” he said. In another post, the US President said ships could not enter or leave Hormuz without the approval of the US Navy. “It is ‘Sealed up Tight’, until such time as Iran is able to make a deal.”