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Trump warns Iran will be 'blown off the face of the Earth' if US ships are hit

newsMay 5, 2026532,369

President Donald Trump warned Iran would be "blown off the face of the Earth" if it struck U.S. ships, after recent attacks on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz off the United Arab Emirates and Oman. The U.S. Navy moved to escort commercial ships through the strait to deter further strikes and protect shipping lanes. Iranian officials countered with their own warnings, saying "we have not even begun" and signaling readiness to contest passage through the strait. The standoff heightens the risk of broader military clashes and threatens a critical oil chokepoint that supports global energy supplies.

Carl Quintanilla
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(FT) - Average US petrol prices will soar to $5 per gallon by the start of June even if the Trump administration reaches a deal with Iran soon to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. @financialtimes.com www.ft.com/content/7b03...

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