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President Trump threatens to block ships in the Strait of Hormuz after failed peace talks in Pakistan; Iran dismisses threats as ridiculous.
U.S. to begin destroying Iranian mines in the Strait and warns Iranian forces will be 'blown to hell' if they fire on U.S. ships.
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