- President Trump announces U.S. assistance for ships navigating the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, citing impact on neutral countries amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
- Iran moves to legally assert control over the Strait of Hormuz and claims the U.S. has responded to it
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