Trump says Iranian 'fast-attack' ships that come close to US 'blockade' will be eliminated - Reuters
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President Donald Trump warned that any Iranian 'fast-attack' ships approaching a U.S. maritime blockade would be eliminated, stating that Iran's navy had been 'completely obliterated' during the six-week-long war.
Former President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iranian naval ships despite previously claiming that the Iranian navy had already been 'completely obliterated,' as the U.S. began enforcing a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. military announced a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas, with President Trump warning that any Iranian warships approaching the blockade would be destroyed, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
President Trump announced a military blockade of Iranian ports to pressure Tehran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz and agreeing to a ceasefire, with Iran responding with threats against regional ports.
President Donald Trump claimed that Iran’s Navy had been 'completely obliterated,' alleging that 158 ships were destroyed, and warned that any remaining 'fast attack ships' approaching a U.S. blockade would be 'immediately eliminated.'
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