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Trump claims US Navy blockade stops Iranian ships in Hormuz.

Context
What happened: Trump said the US Navy blockade has stopped all Iranian ships from crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Why it matters: The claim concerns shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a route cited in the report as the focus of the blockade.
What changed
Trump said the US Navy blockade has stopped all Iranian ships from crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters
The claim concerns shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a route cited in the report as the focus of the blockade.
Sources
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