Trump Orders Iran Boat Sinking, Boosts Mine Clearing

0:00On April 23rd, President Trump is turning up the heat on Iran, ordering the U.S. Navy to take out any small boats dropping mines in the strait of. Hormuz. He made that clear in a truth social post on Thursday stressing no hesitation from our forces. He's also wrapping up mine clearing operations in the area, telling sweepers to triple their efforts right now. This comes as tensions boil over shipping routes, critical for global oil flow. Real markets are feeling the squeeze, with Brent crew jumping above $103 a barrel Thursday morning, up 1.3%. Traders worry about any long-term standoff disrupting supplies. Meanwhile, U.S. forces just seized the old tanker Majestic X in the Indian Ocean, loaded with Iranian regime oil. The Pentagon released video of the boarding and vowed to keep hunting down these smuggling ops worldwide. Get more naval patrols and enforcement to choke off Iran's illicit shipping, keeping the pressure on as this golf showdown plays out.