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Defense Secretary Estimates Iran War Costs

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UN Maritime Agency Condemns Deadly Attacks in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating US-Iran Conflict

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UN Agencies Urge Diplomacy as US and Iran Clash Over Strait of Hormuz

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world

Trump Drops 20% Toll Plan on Strait of Hormuz, Prepares Naval Blockade on Iran

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Challenges Persist for U.S. in Regaining Full Control of Strait of Hormuz

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Iran Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Formalize Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising US Tensions

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Trump Threatens US Tolls on Hormuz Shipping Amid Continued Strikes on Iran

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Grounded editorial scene illustrating US President Donald Trump announced a primetime address to the nation on Thursday, following his declaration to reimpose a naval blockade on Iran and impose fees on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump to Deliver Prime-Time Speech Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

US President Donald Trump announced a primetime address to the nation on Thursday, following his declaration to reimpose a naval blockade on Iran and impose fees on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump to Deliver Prime-Time Speech Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

US President Donald Trump announced a prime-time address to the nation on Thursday, following his declaration to reimpose a naval blockade on Iran and impose fees on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

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world

US Reinstates Blockade of Iran in Strait of Hormuz, Imposes 20% Transit Charge

President Donald Trump announces renewed military action against Iran and a new toll on shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional conflict.

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President Trump Notifies Congress of Restarted Military Action Against Iran

Following a monthslong ceasefire, President Trump informed lawmakers that U.S. military operations against Iran resumed on July 7, citing Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

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