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Iran FM Blasts Trump's Economic D-Day Threat 'Diversion' Which Will Fail, As New Carrier Arrives In Mideast Waters
Iran FM Blasts Trump's Economic D-Day Threat 'Diversion' Which Will Fail, As New Carrier Arrives In Mideast Waters
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has on Thursday confirmed the USS George Washington is now deployed in the Middle East, following the lengthy, over-extended deployment of personnel onboard the USS Lincoln, which has sparked crisis and media frenzy over poor conditions, lack of supplies, and worsening morale.
"The George Washington Carrier Strike Group is operating in Middle East during a scheduled deployment after arriving in the CENTCOM theater yesterday," the command said in a statement...
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Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by September 30?
Yes 9% · No 92%View full market & trade on Polymarket * * *
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