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US blockade at Strait of Hormuz faces questions
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The US Navy has deployed more than 10,000 service members across 12 warships to enforce a blockade at the Strait of Hormuz, though shipping data suggests at least four Iran-linked vessels may have crossed the waterway. President Trump implemented the blockade after peace talks with Iran collapsed over the weekend, using it as economic pressure to force Iranian compliance with US demands. A ceasefire is set to expire in seven days, with Trump indicating direct peace talks could resume within 48 hours.
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