Advertisement

The latest on the war in the Middle East

Donald Trump said he has given a "shoot and kill" order for any boat putting mines in the Strait ...

Share this article

07.30 24 Apr 2026


The latest on the war in the Middle East


Listen to this episode


Share this article

07.30 24 Apr 2026


Donald Trump said he has given a "shoot and kill" order for any boat putting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has essentially closed and the US has blockaded. 

However, Trump posted on Truth social overnight that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by three weeks. Anton discusses further with Sean Bell, Former Fighter pilot and now Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix podcast.


Read more about

Newstalk Breakfast

Related Episodes

Did You See?

00:06:36

Did You See?

Newstalk Breakfast

00:06:36


Irish websites breaching adver...

00:06:44

Irish websites breaching advertising standards by promoting botox

Newstalk Breakfast

00:06:44


The best advice on safe barbeq...

00:04:42

The best advice on safe barbeque cooking

Newstalk Breakfast

00:04:42


The need to eliminate single u...

00:03:07

The need to eliminate single use plastics from supermarket shelves

Newstalk Breakfast

00:03:07