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centerBREAKINGTrump says Iranian ships that come close to US blockade will be eliminated
NEWS SUMMARY
President Donald Trump stated on April 13, 2026, that any Iranian ships approaching the US blockade of Iranian ports would be "immediately eliminated." He made this declaration on Truth Social, referencing a previous incident where he claimed 158 Iranian ships were destroyed.
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