Despite stalled US-Iran negotiations, there's potential progress in diplomacy between Israel and Lebanon as they resume talks. President Trump ordered the navy to 'shoot and kill any boat' attempting to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and the US Navy intercepted an Iranian oil tanker. Both countries are seeking to lift maritime restrictions as a precondition for a deal, but remain at odds.
Trump ordered the Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ any ship putting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions amid the ongoing blockade. This action underscores the volatile situation in the Strait and raises concerns about potential conflict. Trump also highlighted internal turmoil within Iran and asserted US ‘total control’ over the waterway, further destabilizing US-Iran relations.