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Trump has tweeted that US Marines have boarded an Iranian ship. Trump sent the message ut on his own social media app, driving views and revenue.
US CENTCOM had not confirmed this action by Marines at the time of Trump’s tweets, the information was still classified.
Iran has denied it. But Trump confirmed it, leaving little doubt.
Earlier:
Trump tweeted that Iran violated the ceasefire:
Trump said he is sedning a negotiation team:
Trump urged Iran to accept his deal, and said refusal would have dire coinsequences:
For their part, Iran is threatening not to attend talks (WSJ, gated).
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Earlier:
According to regional shipping reports and security sources, Iranian forces have re-imposed transit restrictions and warned vessels against unauthorised passage, with Tehran stating the waterway will remain constrained until the United States lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports. The move underscores a hardening stance from Iran despite ongoing diplomatic channels.
Tensions have been reinforced by direct incidents at sea, with multiple reports that Iranian Revolutionary Guard units fired warning shots toward at least two commercial vessels attempting to transit the strait without coordination. Reports indicate that one incident involved an oil tanker, while another report referenced a container ship, both of which subsequently altered course. There have been no confirmed reports of vessels being struck, but the encounters have been sufficient to deter traffic.
This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.
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