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U.S. effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid tensions

The U.S. military is poised to resume operations as President Trump warns Iran over U.S. vessels.
WHO: President Trump
WHAT: U.S. effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions
WHEN: May 4, 2026 at 6:50 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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