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centerLIVE UPDATEConflicting US statements cloud blockade details as Centcom differs with Trump
Conflicting accounts have emerged over a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz announced after peace talks with Iran failed, raising questions about its scope and legality. President Donald Trump said the blockade would target “any and all ships” entering or leaving the strait, but US Central Command (Centcom) said it would apply only to vessels going to or from Iranian ports.
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