Iran, Strait of Hormuz
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President Trump said the United States will seek control of the Strait of Hormuz and operate the waterway as tension between the U.S. and Iran grows.
The US president says the planned levy will be replaced by trade and investment deals with various Gulf states.
President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States was reinstating its blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and would ensure the Strait of Hormuz stays open — for a fee — after the two sides exchanged more missile and drone attacks.
U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged missile and drone attacks on Monday and clashed over control of the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump said the U.S. would be reimbursed 20% on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
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The United States and Iran have exchanged fire across the Middle East, raising concerns about diplomatic efforts to save an interim deal
Latest updates on the Iran conflict with US military attacks, casualties, and regional tensions. Renewed sanctions evasion and rising oil prices impact global markets as the situation escalates.
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Trump says US will 'take care of' Houthis if they impose Red Sea blockadeU.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States would 'take care of' the Iran-backed Houthi militia if it presses ahead with a blockade in the Red Sea, as concerns grew that if the waterway is blocked,
The United States military said late Monday it was carrying out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran in a push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The renewed bombings came following the death of another American service member,
