President Trump says he has ordered the Navy to “shoot down and destroy” any Iranian gunboats found to be harassing U.S. ships. A U.S. Navy video last week showed small Iranian fast boats coming close to American warships.
April 22, 2020 GMT
WASHINGTON — Amid tensions with Iran, President Donald Trump said Wednesday on Twitter he has given orders for the Navy to “shoot down and destroy” any Iranian gunboats found to be harassing U.S. ships. Trump did not cite a specific event in his tweet, or provide details. The White House had no immediate comment.
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