Iran war live: Trump claims US Navy blockade stops Iranian ships in Hormuz
Trump says the US Navy blockade has stopped all Iranian ships from crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera English reports: Trump says the US Navy blockade has stopped all Iranian ships from crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
This world story centres on Iran. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include US Navy, Iranian and Strait of Hormuz.
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- Iran · Middle East
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- US Navy, Iranian, Strait of Hormuz, Hormuz
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- World
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