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U.S. to impose blockade on all Iranian ports in 7 hours over Strait of Hormuz closure.
President Trump claims Iran's navy is 'gone' with 158 ships destroyed.
Ceasefire with Iran 'holding well' despite collapsed peace talks in Pakistan.
Israeli strikes kill 97 in Lebanon, includ

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