Iran-US War Latest: Trump Prepares for Long Blockade
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 02:43 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
US President Donald Trump has reportedly told officials to prepare for a long blockade in the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with Iran. Trump claims that Iran is in a 'state of collapse', although this claim could not be verified.
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