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strikeApr 14, 2026

‘We can’t let Iran blackmail the world,’ says Trump as US blockade of Hormuz starts

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‘We can’t let Iran blackmail the world,’ says Trump as US blockade of Hormuz starts Tehran says move will escalate crisis The US military began a blockade of ships leaving Iran’s ports yesterday, president Donald Trump said, and Tehran threatened to retaliate against ports of its Gulf neighbours after weekend talks…

Source: Trevor Hunnicutt; Parisa Hafezi — Read the full report

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  • Trevor Hunnicutt; Parisa HafeziBy Trevor Hunnicutt; Parisa Hafezi

    ‘We can’t let Iran blackmail the world,’ says Trump as US blockade of Hormuz starts Tehran says move will escalate crisis The US military began a blockade of ships leaving Iran’s ports yesterday, president Donald Trump said, and Tehran threatened to retaliate against ports of its…

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