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Trump orders shoot to kill response on vessels in Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Gulf tensions
International
Published on 24 April 2026
The order targets mining activity after Iranian captures
President Donald Trump has directed the US Navy to use lethal force against any vessels it believes are mining the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a tougher approach as tensions rise in the Gulf. The move follows the recent capture of two ships by Iranian forces, heightening fears of wider maritime disruption in a key global shipping corridor.
- Trump orders lethal force for suspected mining in the Strait of Hormuz
- The directive comes amid heightened Gulf maritime tensions
- It follows Iranian capture of two ships
- Shipping security risks could intensify across the chokepoint
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