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Trump says he will soon declare Strait of Hormuz U.S. 'territory;' tells Americans to accept high gas prices
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. 'territory' as he steps up pressure on Iran. He urged Americans to accept higher gasoline prices caused by the war to prevent Tehran from possessing a nuclear weapon.
Six candidates vying to lead the United Nations stressed the importance of restoring the credibility of an organisation in crisis during a restrained debate.
A Saudi vessel came under attack in the Red Sea as Iran-backed Houthi forces claimed responsibility for strikes on multiple oil tankers, raising concerns over shipping security and the risk of a wider regional conflict.
US President Donald Trump threatened to knock out one Iranian bridge or power plant in return for each attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, pressing on with a war that has so far cost Washington US$37.5 billion.
The US military has launched another round of strikes against Iran in response to an Iranian assault on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes came after attacks by the US military on Sunday in response to an Iranian strike on a container ship in the critic…