Trump orders blockade of Hormuz Strait
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President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz and interdict vessels paying tolls to Iran.
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Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route, could lead to increased global oil prices, potentially raising fuel costs for average Americans.
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US President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, announcing the US Navy would begin blockading ships entering or leaving the waterway immediately. President Trump stated the US would also "interdict" any vessel in international waters that had paid a toll to Iran for passage. This directive significantly escalates tensions in the critical global shipping lane. The move targets vessels that have financially supported Iran's control over the strait. France 24 correspondent Fraser Jackson is reporting on the developing situation.
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