Trump Orders Lethal Force in Hormuz

Tensions in the Middle East reached a new peak after President Trump issued a lethal force authorization against Iranian paramilitary vessels in the Persian Gulf.

The order follows reports of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seizing commercial container ships and laying new mines despite an existing ceasefire.

Military analysts warn that the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is driving global oil prices above $100 a barrel and causing significant supply chain disruptions.

While the White House maintains that the ceasefire remains technically in place, the 'shoot and kill' order signals a shift toward active military engagement to break the Iranian grip on the waterway.