Despite claiming talks with Iran 'went well,' US president says military to stop 'all ships' entering or leaving key waterway; CENTCOM to enforce blockade from Monday

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CENTCOM says additional forces to join efforts in coming days; Iranian outlets dismiss 'fake news' after Trump says all of Iran's mining boats are 'lying at the bottom of the sea'

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Iran doubles down on its 'red lines,' while VP Vance warns US negotiators won't be receptive to Iranian games; Trump claims US starting the process of clearing out Hormuz

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