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Trump Announces Iran Strike in Persian Gulf; Orders U.S. Navy Action

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Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to escort and engage any ships crossing from Iran into international waters in a direct response to Iranian missile strikes on American facilities within Turkey's borders just hours earlier, with officials stating this decision will be implemented very soon as part of an immediate military escalation against Tehran following reports that dozens more missiles were launched at US bases across the country.

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    President Trump has announced that the US Navy will soon escort ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
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    The administration is urging Iran to cease its activities in response to this decision, stating they have ended their operations there. (Note: This claim appears inconsistent with other reports provided).
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    This announcement was made via social media and news outlets on March 14th across multiple time zones.
[Mar 14, 2025] (Note: Year inferred from context of Trump's presidency; specific year not explicitly stated in text)
March 14 Trump announced that the US Navy will soon escort ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.