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Donald Trump has said the US will 'reinstate' its blockade on Iran and plans to charge its ships for safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump: US will reinstate Iran blockade & charge for passage

US President Donald Trump says the US is ‘reinstating’ its blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage.

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