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1 week ago

OMG': Pete Hegseth Roasted for Bonkers Answer on Iran Blocking the Strait of Hormuz

The only thing prohibiting transit in the straits right now is Iran shooting at shipping. It is open for transit should Iran not do that. Now, there's a reason why we chose, as one of our primary objectives, to destroy the Navy. We understood the ability to interdict shipping is something Iran has done for 40 years. It's key terrain. They've used it as leverage.
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1 week ago

That's a Pretty Big Mistake!' Chris Hayes Scolds Trump Administration Over Deleted Post About U.S. Navy and Iran

The Trump administration claimed the U.S. Navy escorted oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, but the White House later confirmed this claim was false.
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2 weeks ago
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Trump tells Starmer help not needed even as US uses UK bases for Iran strikes

Trump criticized the UK for delayed support of US-Israeli strikes on Iran, stating American forces no longer need British assistance despite the UK eventually allowing base access and preparing aircraft carrier deployment.
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2 weeks ago
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Trump says Starmer is 'no Winston Churchill' over Iran strikes

Trump criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for refusing to allow US military strikes on Iran from Diego Garcia, stating the UK is 'no Winston Churchill' and expressing unhappiness with Britain's defensive-only stance.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump tells Starmer help not needed even as US uses UK bases for Iran strikes

Trump criticized the UK for delayed support of US-Israeli strikes on Iran, stating American forces no longer need British assistance despite the UK eventually allowing base access and preparing aircraft carrier deployment.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Trump says Starmer is 'no Winston Churchill' over Iran strikes

Trump criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for refusing to allow US military strikes on Iran from Diego Garcia, stating the UK is 'no Winston Churchill' and expressing unhappiness with Britain's defensive-only stance.
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