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Trump Says U.S. Pausing Efforts to Guide Ships Through Strait Blocked by Iran

By Erica L. Green, Eric Schmitt, Greg Jaffe and Leo SandsMay 6, 2026·Source: NY Times·3 views

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President Trump said a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would “remain in full force.” The shift came after the defense secretary said U.S.

efforts to free trapped vessels would continue.

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