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US strikes Iran for third consecutive night as Trump announces Hormuz blockade

US launches third consecutive night of strikes on Iran as Trump announces Hormuz blockade, killing a crew member and wounding eight, amid rising oil and fuel prices.

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The U.S. and Iran are fighting for control of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a return to all-out war after agreeing to a ceasefire last month.

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US launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump announces Hormuz blockade

American president says ships will be charged for safe passage through strait in apparent policy reversal Middle East crisis live – latest updates The US has launched its third consecutive night of strikes on Iran hours after president Donald Trump said Washington would reinstate a maritime blockade on the country and, in an apparently policy reversal, charge ships for safe passage. “These strikes will continue impo…

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The U.S. strikes Iran after Trump announces a renewed blockade and tolls in Hormuz

The U.S. and Iran are fighting for control of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a return to all-out war after agreeing to a ceasefire last month.

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Guardian

US strikes Iran for third consecutive night as Trump plans Hormuz transit fee – Middle East crisis live

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Oil jumps over 9% as ‘very hard’ US strikes hit Iran, Trump vows Hormuz control

The US launched a fresh salvo of strikes against Iran, marking a new escalation in the resumption of hostilities, even as US President Donald Trump said a deal with Tehran was still possible.