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U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the Strait of Hormuz is "sealed up tight" until Iran makes a deal with the United States to end hostilities. He has instructed the Navy to "shoot and kill" any boat laying mines in the critical waterway.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Trump made these statements in social media posts, emphasizing the U.S. military's intensified naval blockade against Iran. The U.S. has intercepted another vessel transporting oil from Iran in the Indian Ocean and is reportedly escorting an Iranian oil tanker in the same region.

Trump asserted that the U.S. holds total control over the Strait of Hormuz, preventing any ship from entering or leaving without U.S. Navy approval. He noted that the strait is "Sealed up Tight" until Iran can propose a deal. He also commented on the internal challenges faced by the Iranian government, which he claims is too divided to present a coherent peace proposal to the U.S.

&l t;P>In a separate post, Trump warned against Iran's efforts to control the strait, a vital shipping route for oil and other commodities, by announcing his order to shoot any ships laying mines there. He instructed the U.S. Navy to act without hesitation and emphasized the ongoing effort to clear mines at an intensified level.

Trump dismissed media speculation about his eagerness to reach a deal with Iran, stating that any agreement will be made only when it benefits the U.S., its allies, and the global community. He criticized media credibility and expressed confidence in the U.S.'s position, citing the weakened state of Iran's military capabilities and the effectiveness of the blockade.

Amid rising tensions, the U.S. has increased its naval presence in the Middle East, deploying the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, to the region, as confirmed by U.S. Central Command. USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) and USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) are also ope rating in the area.

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