strikeApr 13, 2026

The Latest: Trump vows to 'kill' Iranian warships that get near US blockade

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The Latest: Trump vows to ‘kill’ Iranian warships that get near US blockade The U.S. military announced it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday, tempering U.S. President Donald Trump’s previous vow to entirely block the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as early reports indicated that…

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The Associated PressBy The Associated Press
The Latest: Trump vows to ‘kill’ Iranian warships that get near US blockade The U.S. military announced it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday, tempering U.S. President Donald Trump’s previous vow to entirely block the strategic Strait of Hormuz…

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