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Sign InGeopolitical tensions have reached a critical flashpoint after President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy to shoot and kill any personnel on boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. This direct military directive has triggered a surge in global oil prices as energy supply routes face heightened security risks. The escalation follows Tehran’s rejection of a comprehensive ceasefire while its tankers bound for India and Malaysia remain diverted under a maritime blockade. Commercial vessels, including the Epaminondas and MSC Francesca, have already sustained significant damage amid the ongoing kinetic confrontations. Meanwhile, CENTCOM continues to enforce sanctions, further tightening the grip on the waterway. President Trump maintains his demand for the release of eight female prisoners, warning of broader military retaliation if provocations persist.