'Will be blown to hell': Trump announces blockade of Hormuz, issues stark warning to Iran
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President Donald Trump has renewed calls for other countries to ensure the safe passage of tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, amid rising tensions with Iran. The US president also confirmed US forces carried out strikes on Kharg Island, an oil terminal that supplies the majority of Iran's oil exports.
President Donald Trump has called for a team effort to secure the Strait of Hormuz. The US will help a lot, he said. Iran has vowed to retaliate if its oil infrastructure is attacked. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi threatened attacks on American companies if Iran's energy facilities are targeted. The US has carried out strikes on Kharg Island, a key oil terminal. The conflict has led to soaring oil prices and the cancellation of Formula 1 races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
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