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Trump orders 'shoot-to-kill' action on vessels in Strait of Hormuz amid tensions

President Donald Trump has taken a firm stance, instructing the US Navy to respond with lethal force against any vessels engaged in mining the crucial Strait of Hormuz. This order emerges as the Gulf experiences heightened tensions, particularly after the recent capture of two ships by Iranian forces.

23 Apr 2026 6:33 pm