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Trump Orders Navy to “Shoot & Kill” Mine-Laying Boats in Strait

Podcast: The Lead with Jake Tapper
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Duration seconds: 5427
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President Trump tells the United States Navy to take out any Iranian boats placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, risking escalating tensions and causing oil prices to rise once again. Plus, a new investigation launched into the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices