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conflictMEDIUM2026-04-17 21:00 UTC

US blockade of Iranian ports to last ‘as long as it takes,’ Defence Secretary Hegseth says

The US naval blockade of Iran’s ports came into effect on Monday, with President Donald Trump warning that any attack ships would be “eliminated” if they attempted to break it. The United States will prevent all shipping from entering or exiting Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz for “as long as

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