Trump Orders Navy to Shoot Iranian Boats, Escalating Tensions

0:00President Trump just dropped a bombshell, ordering the U.S. Navy to shoot and kill any small Iranian boats laying mines in the strait of Formuz. That's the key waterway handling 20% of the world's crude oil and natural gas trade. This ramps up the tension right after U.S. forces seized another tanker, smuggling Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean, the second one in days linked to. Sanctions Busting Earlier this week, Iran's revolutionary guards hit three cargo ships in the strait and grab two. Trump says minesweepers are now working triple time to clear the area, no hesitation allowed. He's also calling out what he sees as chaos in Iran's leadership with moderates and hardliners clashing over any deal. Folks are feeling the heat worldwide as shipping through the strait has ground to a halt. Gas prices are spiking, food costs climbing, and businesses everywhere hurting from the backups. Over 30 ships attack since late February, insurance rates through the roof, turning the Persian

1:01Gulf into a no-go zone. Meanwhile, the sea spires on thin ice, Hezbollah just struck Israeli spots in southern Lebanon, both sides pointing fingers. Peace talks hosted by Pakistan lookstalled, and even Iran's exiled crown prince got hit with red paint at a Berlin event while slamming the truce. With US buckets holding firm and Iran choking exports, this standoff shows no quick in, leaving global economies bracing for more pain ahead. That's your update from Canada News Today, powered by AI.