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U.S. Urges Allies to Reopen Strait Amid Iran Tensions

3/31/2026

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Hegseth Urges Reopening

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urged allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after escalated tensions with Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Britain and France for lack of support, saying negotiations with Iran are ongoing.
The U.S. military carried out an airstrike in Isfahan, Iran, as Iran attacked a Kuwaiti oil tanker.
UN Security Council will address three peacekeepers' deaths in Lebanon amid Israeli operations against Hezbollah.

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Trump Showcases Isfahan Explosion

U.S. President Donald Trump posted videos on Truth Social showing a major explosion in Isfahan, Iran on March 30, 2026.
An airstrike targeted a site housing 60% enriched uranium and a missile complex.
The footage reportedly shows a mushroom cloud and flames visible from a weather satellite.
The Pentagon announced a press conference about Operation Epic Fury, coinciding with the strikes.

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Hegseth Urges Reopening

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urged allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after escalated tensions with Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Britain and France for lack of support, saying negotiations with Iran are ongoing.
The U.S. military carried out an airstrike in Isfahan, Iran, as Iran attacked a Kuwaiti oil tanker.
UN Security Council will address three peacekeepers' deaths in Lebanon amid Israeli operations against Hezbollah.

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