Trump threatens Iran with consequences, but first wants to double-check Google Maps — Liepāja fishermen offer free consultations on distinguishing mines from fish
The US President warns of military consequences on social media, but first admits he doesn't really know if there are any mines there at all. Liepāja port fishermen offer help — they've been able to distinguish freshly caught fish from explosive objects for years.
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday demonstrated his unique diplomatic approach on social media — first publicly admit you don't know if the problem exists, and only then threaten military consequences. Trump announced he hasn't received reports on whether Iran has mined the Strait of Hormuz, but if it has, then it must immediately remove the mines, otherwise something will follow that has never been seen before.
While Washington tries to figure out where exactly the Strait of Hormuz is located and what a mine looks like, Liepāja port fishermen watch this situation with a smile. One local sailor, who wishes to remain anonymous, comments: "We've known how to distinguish freshly caught fish from various metal pieces in the water for thirty years. If the Americans need help understanding what's a mine and what's a salmon, we can always help."
Trump promised in his announcement to use missiles previously used against drug smuggling ships to eliminate any mine-laying vessel. This approach only generated understanding in Liepāja — if you don't know whether there are mines there, how can you threaten to eliminate them? It's like threatening to fine someone for speeding without first checking if the driver is even driving.
The biggest laughs came from the fact that the US Energy Secretary posted on social media that the US is escorting oil tankers through the strait, but then deleted the post. The White House officially denied the escorting, thus creating a situation where nobody really knows what's happening. In Liepāja, they say only one thing about this communication style — good thing these people don't run our port, otherwise fishermen would never know when they're allowed to go to sea and when not.
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