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Trump Rejects Iran Cease-Fire, Orders Air Strikes, Blockade

7/15/2026

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President Donald Trump dismissed cease-fire talks with Iran and hinted a ground campaign is needed.
He said U.S. forces will continue air strikes on Iranian targets in the Gulf of Oman.
The United States resumed its blockade of Iranian vessels after accusing Iran of breaching a tanker-route memorandum.
Trump refused to confirm plans to seize Kharg Island and suggested other actors could conduct a ground campaign for the United States.

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President Donald Trump dismissed cease-fire talks with Iran and hinted a ground campaign is needed.
He said U.S. forces will continue air strikes on Iranian targets in the Gulf of Oman.
The United States resumed its blockade of Iranian vessels after accusing Iran of breaching a tanker-route memorandum.
Trump refused to confirm plans to seize Kharg Island and suggested other actors could conduct a ground campaign for the United States.