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The United States has implemented a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, with American ships ordered to block vessels from all nations entering or leaving Iranian ports. Donald Trump has indicated that Iranian military ships approaching the blockade will face violent responses similar to actions taken against drug dealers in the Caribbean Sea, while commercial vessels may be boarded and confiscated. The blockade represents a lower-risk military strategy compared to other options like seizing Kharg Island, though concerns remain about potential escalation if American casualties occur.

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