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The U.S. military launched a new round of daytime strikes against Iran, seeking to further disable its capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. reimposed a blockade of the waterway on Tuesday. President Trump reportedly held on Tuesday a Situation Room strategy session for a new and broad offensive against Tehran,…

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