Coverage dated April 21, 2026 to April 22, 2026

Trump orders US military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz

Headline from Anchorage Daily News, on the newest of 2 developments

Trump’s post on social media came shortly after the U.S. military seized another tanker associated with the smuggling of Iranian oil.

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Apr 22, 2026
Three vessels hit by Iranian fire in Strait of Hormuz hours after Trump extends cease-fire
Headline from New York Post ·
Apr 23, 2026Newest
Trump orders US military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz
Headline from Anchorage Daily News ·

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25 articles, oldest first.

CNN
Live updates: Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump extends ceasefire (opens CNN)
Published Apr 21, 2026
CNN's feed description
At least two container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a maritime agency, after US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran. Follow for live updates.
New York Post
Three vessels hit by Iranian fire in Strait of Hormuz hours after Trump extends cease-fire (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 21, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Three container ships were hit by Iranian gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, hours after President Trump announced he was indefinitely extending a cease-fire with the Islamic Republic.
Anchorage Daily News
Trump orders US military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Apr 22, 2026
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
Trump’s post on social media came shortly after the U.S. military seized another tanker associated with the smuggling of Iranian oil.
Deutsche Welle
Iran war: Trump orders shoot to kill on mine-laying boats (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Apr 22, 2026
Al Jazeera
US to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian boats laying mines in Hormuz, Trump says (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 22, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
US says it intercepted another tanker carrying Iranian oil as Trump underscores alleged infighting within Iran’s leadership.
The Boston Globe
Trump orders the US military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking the Strait of Hormuz. Follow live updates. (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Apr 22, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
The order comes after the US military seized another tanker Thursday associated with smuggling Iranian oil.
NPR
The U.S. seizes another oil tanker as peace talks with Iran remain in limbo (opens NPR)
Published Apr 22, 2026
NPR's feed description
President Trump says he ordered the Navy to "shoot and kill any boat" putting mines in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. ramps up minesweeping there.
Insider
Trump tells US Navy warships to 'shoot' any Iranian boats laying mines as the mission to clear the Strait of Hormuz ramps up (opens Insider)
Published Apr 22, 2026
Insider's feed description
The directive to turn its weapons on the boats adds a new element to the Navy's mine-clearing operations in the strait, which began this month.
The American Conservative
Ceasefire Day 16: Trump Orders Navy to ‘Shoot and Kill’ Mine-Laying, Iranian Boats (opens The American Conservative)
Published Apr 22, 2026
The American Conservative's feed description
State of the Union: A Tehran official says that re-opening the Strait of Hormuz is ‘impossible’ without an end to the U.S. blockade.
New York Post
Trump says he ordered Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ Iran mine-laying boats in Strait of Hormuz (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 22, 2026
New York Post's feed description
President Trump claimed Thursday he had ordered the US Navy to take lethal action against Iranian mine-laying vessels attempting to obstruct trade through the Strait of Hormuz -- in another apparent blow to the recently extended cease-fire between Washington and Tehran.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Live updates: Trump orders military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Apr 22, 2026
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
The move intensified the U.S.-Iran standoff in the Persian Gulf and raised questions about efforts to end the war.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Trump orders U.S. military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Apr 22, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
The president also announced that a ceasefire in Lebanon would be extended by three weeks.
The Daily Caller
‘Shoot And Kill’: Trump Tells Military To Target Iranian Ships Mining Strait Of Hormuz (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Apr 22, 2026
The Daily Caller's feed description
President Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to shoot and kill any boat laying mines in Strait of Hormuz and tripled mine-sweeping operations amid the Iran standoff.
PJ Media
Trump Orders U.S. Navy to Shoot Any Iranian Mine Ships (opens PJ Media)
Published Apr 22, 2026
PJ Media's feed description
Trump orders U.S. Navy to shoot Iranian mine ships in the Strait of Hormuz to ensure maritime security.
Washington Examiner
Trump orders Navy to destroy any boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 22, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
The move follows Iranian naval forces firing on ships passing through the strait “without authorization” after Trump agreed to extend the ceasefire.
Townhall
Trump Orders the US Navy to 'Shoot and Kill' Any Iranian Vessel Laying Mines in the Strait of Hormuz (opens Townhall)
Published Apr 22, 2026
Townhall's feed description
Trump orders US Navy to shoot any Iranian vessel laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
WSVN Miami
Trump orders US military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Apr 22, 2026
WSVN Miami's feed description
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” small Iranian boats that deploy mines in
WHDH Boston
Trump orders US military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Apr 22, 2026
WHDH Boston's feed description
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” small Iranian boats that deploy mines in

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