Trump issued a direct order for the U.S. Navy to shoot on any Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz and to triple minesweeping operations — claims confirmed by CNBC, AP, NBC, CNN, BBC, and Washington Post reporting his TRUTH social media posts. The Pentagon separately told Congress that clearing the strait of mines could take up to six months, suggesting this is an active military operation with significant scope. What the headline doesn't mention: Iran has continued seizing commercial vessels and laying mines despite the U.S. naval presence, meaning Trump's assertion of 'total control' over the strait is contradicted by ongoing Iranian actions occurring during the stated blockade.