What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US
The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.
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The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.
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