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GeopoliticsMediumUpdated•Originally published 23 April 2026•Updated 23 April 2026•

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Trump Orders Lethal Force Against Iranian Boats in Strait of Hormuz Amid Ceasefire

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Key Facts

1President Trump ordered 'shoot and kill' on small boats in the Strait of Hormuz while maintaining an indefinite ceasefire.

about 1 month ago

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Version 1about 1 month ago

What changed: The story was updated to include a specific authorization to destroy Iranian vessels engaged in mine-laying and the resulting risks to US Navy mine-clearing operations.

President Donald Trump has issued a lethal force authorization against small vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, specifically ordering the US Navy to destroy any Iranian boats found laying mines. This directive aims to secure the critical waterway despite the ongoing maintenance of an indefinite ceasefire between the United States and Iran. These new instructions introduce fresh risks to the US Navy's specific mine-clearing operations within the maritime corridor. In a separate incident reflecting regional tensions, Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi was splattered with red liquid following a news conference in Berlin. Analysts suggest that the escalation in rules of engagement threatens the fragile diplomatic pause and increases volatility in energy markets. Global observers are now closely monitoring the potential response from the IRGC to these expanded operational orders.