Birds fly near the boat in the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Musandam, Oman, March 2, 2026.
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Trump says US navy could escort tankers through key Gulf shipping route after Iranian threats

The US president's comments come after Iran threatens to "set fire" to any ship trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
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