- U.S. to impose blockade on all Iranian ports in 7 hours over Strait of Hormuz closure.
- President Trump claims Iran's navy is 'gone' with 158 ships destroyed.
- Ceasefire with Iran 'holding well' despite collapsed peace talks in Pakistan.
- Israeli strikes kill 97 in Lebanon, includ
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