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Trump issues ultimatum to Iran over Hormuz Strait as UN vote fails

Apr 7, 202615 sources

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Summary

President Trump has warned that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz by a looming deadline. The threat comes after Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at securing the vital waterway. The UN vote and Trump's ultimatum have escalated tensions over Iran's potential blockade of the strait.

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