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Saudis feared Trump’s Project Freedom would spur Iran to attack, officials say

Saudi officials were angered by President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement that the U.S. would start guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz, fearing the move could spur more Iranian attacks on Gulf allies.

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President Donald Trump in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday.
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Trump warns Iran 'better get smart soon' as he weighs military options over Hormuz

President Donald Trump warned Iran “better get smart soon” Wednesday, as he weighed military options for the Strait of Hormuz with peace talks at an impasse.

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The war was prominent even at the state banquet for King Charles.

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A screengrab from a video released on Apr. 20 by U.S. Central Command that shows what they say is the boarding of an Iranian tanker over the Arabian Sea.
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