Trump says US Navy could escort tankers, Iran aimed to strike first
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Source: The Korea Herald
Published: 2026-03-04 14:28 UTC+10:00
Section: All News
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict
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Snippet:
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday the US Navy was ready to escort oil tankers through a crucial Gulf shipping route, as he justified his war on Iran by saying he believed Tehran was about to strike first.
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