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Tensions in the Middle East are escalating rapidly as decisive military action meets ongoing diplomatic uncertainty. With one of the world’s most critical waterways effectively under U.S. control, the situation in the region is becoming increasingly volatile.

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From the Daily Caller:

President Donald Trump directed the U.S. Navy to open fire on any vessel caught deploying mines in the Strait of Hormuz Thursday.

“I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be (Their naval ships are ALL, 159 of them, at the bottom of the sea!), that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. There is to be no hesitation,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

“No ship can enter or leave without the approval of the United States Navy. It is ‘Sealed up Tight,’ until such time as Iran is able to make a DEAL!!!” he wrote.

The directive comes amid escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran, following reports of Iranian forces targeting commercial vessels and disrupting maritime traffic in the region. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital global trade route, particularly for oil shipments, and any disruption there has immediate worldwide economic and security implications. The U.S. response reflects a strong stance aimed at deterring further aggression and ensuring freedom of navigation.

Military assets have been repositioned across the region, and mine-clearing operations are intensifying as officials warn that fully securing the waterway could take months. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts remain uncertain, with Iranian officials signaling mixed willingness to engage in renewed negotiations. The standoff raises serious concerns about the potential for broader conflict and long-term instability in the Middle East.

This moment calls for urgent prayer as global tensions rise. Let’s ask the Lord to restrain violence, protect innocent lives, and guide leaders toward wise and peaceful resolutions.

Pray for peace in the Middle East and share this article to keep others informed and engaged.

(Excerpt from the Daily Caller. Photo Credit: Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

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RJ
April 26, 2026

DEAR LORD GOD
PLEASE END THE SATANIC IRANIAN REGIME (IRGC) BY ANY MEANS AVAILABLE.
I ASK IN JESUS’ NAME
AMEN

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Anndre Dove
April 26, 2026

You should not be posting this without saying the rest of the headline. That is very divisive. The President said to shoot anyone who was placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Peace at all costs is not peace. What did Jesus say, I have not come to bring peace but a sword. Matthew 10. Do the will of God, what is God saying? We don’t want to sit by and see people be slaughtered by an evil regime. Did you read the Old Testament? Stop with this mamby pamby peace. Peace at what cost? Go back and read about WWII.

Pamela Derrer
April 25, 2026

1 Peter 5 : 8-10
Be sober, vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, established, strengthen, and settle you.
But if we align ourselves with God, we will win every battle: But thanks be to God who always lead us in triumph in Christ, and manifest thur us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place. No weapon formed against you will prosper; and every tongue that accuses you in judgement, you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord. and their vindication is from God, declares the Lord. God gave us His authority to ” TREAD ON SERPENTS AND SCORPIONS. and over all powers of the enemy “.
So I declare that any and All of the people of the Iranian controllers, government, will be destroyed and the Christian Iranians will take over their Government, under God’s authority, grace, forgiveness, wisdom, healing, deliverance, recovery, mercy, love, strength and obeying God’s commands In Jesus’s name Amen

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Kenneth Andrysiak
April 25, 2026

Peace through strength. The rag tag Islamic radical regime (what’s left of them) are liars and manipulators. They are struggling to maintain control. They are not to be trusted. To capitulate to them would be a mistake. Finish the job. Free the Persian people.

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April Baez-Stein
April 25, 2026

safety Hashem for the soldiers, and the innocent.
bring your will and sovereignty to pass. amen and Amen. So be it!

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LJW
April 25, 2026

The current leadership in Iran are apocalyptic muslims and have no respect for christians and nonbelievers of Islam. Apocalyptic muslims want to bring the end of the world. It is a lie of satan that they will be rewarded with 72 virgins in the afterlife. Apparently they believe that women are property they can own. They fired missiles at every country in the region even their allies so what do you think they will do to the US and Israel if they get nuclear weapons. I trust in God.
🙏😇🙏

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Ron Glenn Deere
April 25, 2026

I knew that it would come to this. This is maddening. Perhaps we should pray that Iran’s oil is completely used up such that there is no need to come near to the strait.

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Kim
April 25, 2026

Lord your will be done, you know everything going on behind the scenes. My hope and trust is in You and You alone.

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Rose
April 25, 2026

I pray that God will hear our cry and stop this war between( us) the middler east and Amercia. . Because there no reason for us to frighting. We need peace in the world. God said if my people that are call by my name humble. their self ,I will stop the war between brothers and brother. Father we beg you please bring peace to our two country that are frighting.Our children are kill beacuse of this war.

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