US, Iran trade strikes after Trump blockade threat

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The U.S. and Iranian militaries exchanged fire early Tuesday following fresh threats from President Trump to take over the Strait of Hormuz. The president said Monday that the U.S military would reimpose its naval blockade in the channel and begin charging a 20 percent toll on vessels transiting the strait “immediately.” This critical trading passage,…