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Trump says 'many countries' will send warships to keep Strait of Hormuz open

Trump says 'many countries' will send warships to keep Strait of Hormuz open

Strait of Hormuz security heightened after Iran steps up attacks on vessels

Asia
Trump claims Iran 'totally defeated', 'wants a deal' he won't accept

Trump claims Iran 'totally defeated', 'wants a deal' he won't accept

Trump says the US Navy will soon escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz to secure oil exports

Europe
Spain permanently withdraws ambassador as rift with Israel deepens

Spain permanently withdraws ambassador as rift with Israel deepens

Spain's Foreign Ministry says its embassy in Tel Aviv will be led by a charge d'affaires for the foreseeable future

Middle East
Israel destroys bridge in Lebanon, threatens Gaza-scale destruction

Israel destroys bridge in Lebanon, threatens Gaza-scale destruction

Lebanon's interior minister says authorities unable to accommodate hundreds of thousands of people who have sought refuge in capital

North America
US embassy in Iraq hit as Mideast war enters third week

US embassy in Iraq hit as Mideast war enters third week

Trump saysUS Navy will start escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz 'very soon' to restore oil exports