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United States Authorizes Strikes on Iranian Government Tankers as Hormuz Conflict Escalates

President Donald Trump authorized United States forces to strike Iranian government vessels in retaliation for attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, raising the risk of further disruption to global energy markets and a broader regional conflict.
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Homeland Security Secretary’s Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Failure
FAA Proposes Permanent Flight Restrictions Over Mar-a-Lago
Trump Criticizes Local Opposition to Data Centre and Artificial Intelligence Expansion
United States Seizes More Than $560,000 in Cryptocurrency Intended for Hamas
Republicans Propose New Statutory Limits on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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