Trump says U.S. reinstates blockade of Iranian shipping in Strait of Hormuz, orders new U.S. strikes
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-07-14 08:07 UTC+10:00
Section: WORLD
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict
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DUBAI/WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States was reinstating its blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and would ensure the Strait of Hormuz stays open — for a fee — while warning that U.S. forces would hit Iran again “very hard” in the coming hours after the two sides exchanged missile and drone attacks.
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