I have instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships at sea.— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 22, 2020
CNN: Trump on Twitter tells US Navy to 'shoot down and destroy' Iranian boats that harass US ships
Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday that he has instructed the US Navy to "shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats" that harass US ships.
"I have instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships at sea," Trump wrote.
It's unclear if Trump's tweet amounts to a standing order, and whether Central Command, which oversees operations in the Middle East, would fire upon an Iranian boat. Such an order would further raise the possibility of a miscalculation between the two longtime foes, which nearly went to war earlier this year after the US killed a top Iranian military commander.
Regardless of the practical effect of Trump's tweet, it's the latest provocative threat he has levied against Iran, and it comes amid scrutiny of his handling of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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WNU Editor: The reaction has been predictable .... Critics go after Trump for saying US would 'shoot down' aggressive Iranian boats (USA Today). As to what is my take. I am not surprised by this tweet. Tens of thousands of Americans have died in the past few weeks because of this pandemic. Trillions of dollars lost because of the economic shut-down. Now is not the time to test the U.S.. But in the case of Iran I do expect them to test the U.S.. Especially after this threat. But Iran's options to retaliate in the event that their ships do harass US ships and are sunk are limited. They can shut down the Gulf, but with 40 million barrels of oil being produced everyday that has no markets, even completely shutting down the Strait of Hormuz will not impact global prices or supply as long as this pandemic continues.There are U.S. targets in Iraq and there are American allies in the Gulf as well as Israel that Iran can strike. But that opens a Pandoras Box that I do not think Iran wants to open.
More News On President Trump Issuing Orders To The U.S. Navy To Destroy Any Iranian Warships That Harass U.S. Ships
Trump tweets order to destroy harassing Iranian gunboats -- AP
Trump tells Navy to destroy Iranian gunboats if they 'harass' American ships -- Reuters
Trump Says He Told Navy to ‘Shoot Down’ Iranian Boats, as Tehran Launches Military Satellite -- New York Times
Donald Trump orders Navy to 'shoot down and destroy' Iranian gunboats if they harass American ships in the Gulf in escalation of tensions with Tehran -- Daily Mail
Trump says he told Navy to 'destroy' Iranian boats harassing U.S. ships -- Politico
Trump Orders Navy To Destroy Iranian Gunboats That Harass U.S. Ships -- RFE
Trump says US will ‘destroy’ Iranian gunboats that harass American ships -- CNBC
Trump tweets US will destroy Iranian gunboats harassing US ships -- Al Jazeera
Trump says he ordered the US Navy to 'destroy' any Iranian gunboat that harasses American ships at sea -- Business Insider
Trump Orders Navy to Destroy Iranian Boats That Harass Its Ships (Updated) -- Warzone/The Drive
Trump 'Instructs' Navy to 'Shoot Down, Destroy' Any Iranian Gunboats if They 'Harass' US Ships -- Sputnik
4 comments:
Wow the Iranian navy must be super advanced if you need to shoot down their boats, best leave them alone lol
Ok, nice. Now what about the Russians and Chinese? There’s been quite a few reports especially on this blog about the Russians flying dangerously close to our planes in International airspace. What happens to the Chinese when they cut off one of our ships in international waters in the south China Sea? Specially if there’s a collision.
You don't think there won't be consequences, if a Chinese ship hits an American one?
The Iranian have done this for at least 40 years.
There is a difference between several speed boats playing chicken and another warship. It is easier to keep track of the one warship and avoid collision.
If the Iranians mob a frigate or destroyers and cross its bow from port and from starboard, the crew of the American ship loses track of one of the craft and crunches it, the IRGC and Kim Jong Un Mullahs will cry foul.
If I read this correctly Trump has given the Navy the permission to be aggressive. That is the Iranians do their ha ha we mobbed them routine, the Navy can fire across their bow to slow them up and to dissuade them. If the Iranians fire back and hit the US ship, they'll be lit up.
You wouldn't be nautical at all would you?
Fazman has never been on the bridge.
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