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Open original source ↗While Trump claims the move is "humanitarian," it is a clear U.S. challenge to Tehran's effort to control the strait. An Iranian military response could spark a confrontation or even an escalation back to war.
It was not immediately clear whether this move was coordinated with Iran in any way.
Iranian officials did not immediately respond publicly to Trump's announcement.
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🇺🇸🇮🇷🚢President Trump said the U.S. Navy will start escorting ships from foreign countries through the Strait of Hormuz from Monday and warned that if Iran tries to disrupt the process the American military will use force. My report on @axios https://t.co/GkQQblDFOb
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