Trump orders US to 'shoot down and destroy' Iranian boats 'harassing' US warships

Donald Trump said he instructed the Navy “to shoot down and destroy" Iranian gunboats if they “harass” US ships at sea following a tense encounter between US warships and Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard in the Persian Gulf. In a tweet posted on Wednesday morning, the president wrote: "I have instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships at sea." More follows… Download the new Independent Premium app Sharing the full story, not just the headlines Download now Daily coronavirus briefing No hype, just the advice and analysis you need Enter your email address Continue Continue Please enter an email address Email address...