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Trump: 'We're Going to Blockade Iran'

President Trump announced a US naval blockade of Iran, calling it a 'major move' to stop the country from 'getting rich'.

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President Donald Trump announced a US naval blockade of Iran in a video statement. He stated the action was necessary to prevent Iran from 'getting rich' and that it was a 'major move' by the United States. The announcement did not provide specific details on the scope, timing, or legal justification for the blockade. This move represents a significant escalation in US policy toward Iran under the Trump administration.
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