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Tension In Two Ceasefires, Navy Secretary Out, Trump's Slumping Approval

April 23, 2026·12 min·2-min readnews briefnews
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  • Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first vessel seizures of the war.
  • The U.S. maintains a naval blockade with 17 warships and 10,000 personnel, redirecting 31 vessels.
  • Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed journalist Amal Khalil and another journalist durin

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John PhelanPete HegsethAmal KhalilDonald TrumpCaroline LevittBrendan Steinhauser

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