The US Navy has revealed when it will begin enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as President Donald Trump declares the US will carry out more strikes.

‘Hit them very hard’: US to strike Iran as blockade nears

The US Navy has revealed when it will begin enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as President Donald Trump declares the US will carry out more strikes.

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