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Trump issues 'shoot and kill' order
In a significant escalation of military posture, President Donald Trump has issued a 'shoot and kill' order targeting Iranian fast-attack boats attempting to deploy sea mines.
The President asserted that the United States maintains total control over the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint responsible for twenty percent of the global oil supply.
This move follows reports that Iranian commandos have seized international tankers, leading to a volatile test of wills between Washington and Tehran.
Military analysts warn that clearing the waterway of potential explosives could take months, further straining global energy markets.
Strait of Hormuz
Strait between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf
Strait between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf
United States Navy
Maritime branch of the United States military
Maritime branch of the United States military
Iran
Country in Western Asia
Country in Western Asia
Persian Gulf
Extension of the Indian Ocean
Extension of the Indian Ocean