Iran Seizes Ships Amid Blockade

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps released footage of commandos boarding the vessels, claiming they attempted to exit the strait covertly and violated maritime security.

President Donald Trump has responded by ordering the U.S. Navy to 'shoot and kill' any Iranian boats caught laying mines in the Persian Gulf.

This escalation occurs as a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran appears to be disintegrating, with Pakistan-mediated peace talks currently in limbo.

The continued closure of the strait has driven global oil prices above $100 a barrel, sparking fears of a systemic economic shock.