US Breaking News: Ships report attacks after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, as Trump says US 'won't be blackmailed'

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The UK's maritime security authority says the incidents took place off the coast of Oman, as Tehran says it closed the waterway in response to the continued US blockade of Iranian ports.
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Posted: 2026-04-18 07:31:00

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