Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz

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    Iran has reportedly struck a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, following President Trump's recent warnings. Axios is reporting the incident. Iranian officials are now claiming they intend to close the strait. This comes amid ongoing tensions, with the ceasefire over but U.S.-Iran talks still happening, according to Fox News.

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    want Iran to publicly acknowledge the strait is open, commit to stopping attacks on commercial vessels, and recognize that shipping lanes will remain open without tolls. U.S. officials have insisted part of the problem with reaching a long-lasting agreement is that the leadership structure in Iran is fragmented, and there are hardliners who are pushing for aggressive action. This comes as reports have surfaced about a new Iranian plan to kill President Trump. The president warning on truth social 1,000 missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow should the Iranian government act on its threat, pronounced in many corners of the globe to assassinate or attempt to assassinate the sitting president of the United States of America, in this case, me. Orders have already been given. Despite the tensions, Iran's state media says the regime's foreign minister, Abbas Aragji is in Oman for negotiations. His focus is reportedly on the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Aragji is saying Iran has so far kept its word unlike the so-called U.S. Treasury Secretary who was violating Para 9 of the MOU. That violation follows other violations and missteps by the United States. Reality check, there can only be mutual compliance. Iran's state media is also reporting the Supreme Leader will issue a message in the coming hours regarding the funeral of the late Ayatollah Hamaniyeh. Charlie Wachel and Gwyff. All right, Madeline. Thanks, Madeline. Thank you very much.