Trump Orders 'Shoot and Kill' in Hormuz
Analysis based on 41 articles · First reported Apr 23, 2026 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026
The escalating conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, driven by Donald Trump's 'shoot and kill' order and the seizure of the Majestic X, has severely disrupted global crude oil and natural gas traffic, leading to skyrocketing gas prices and increased costs for food and other products. The heightened geopolitical risk and rising insurance premiums for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are expected to have long-lasting negative impacts on businesses, consumers, and economies worldwide.
President Donald Trump has ordered the United States military to 'shoot and kill' any Iranian small boats deploying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil and natural gas trade. This order follows the United States military's seizure of the oil tanker Majestic X for smuggling Iranian crude oil, and comes a day after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked and captured two cargo ships in the Strait. The United States is also tripling its mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation occurs amidst a strained ceasefire between the United States and Iran, with peace talks previously hosted by Pakistan uncertain to resume. The conflict has led to significant disruptions in shipping, rising insurance premiums, and a surge in global gas prices, with warnings of long-term economic consequences. Separately, Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi criticized the ceasefire, and there are ongoing regional tensions involving Israel and Hezbollah.
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