Trump urges US allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to retaliate

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 7 min read 100% complete by By SAM METZ and SAMY MAGDYMarch 15, 2026 at 05:53 AM

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Following a US strike that killed a top Iranian leader, former President Trump is urging US allies to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's joint military command has threatened retaliation, specifically mentioning potential attacks on cities in the UAE, claiming the US launched strikes on Iran's Kharg Island from there, though without providing evidence. The Trump administration has offered varying justifications for the strike, citing concerns ranging from Iran's nuclear program to its ballistic missile capabilities. US Central Command released video purportedly showing US forces destroying targets on Kharg Island, Iran. Tensions are high in the region as Iran vows to respond.

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Tel Aviv 30% Israel 30% Dubai 40% Tehran ×340% Ali Shamkhani ×340% Kharg Island ×250% U.S. Central Command ×250% United Arab Emirates ×260% Strait of Hormuz 70% United States ×370% Donald Trump ×280% Iran ×8100%

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iran 100% strait of hormuz 90% retaliation 80% strikes 70% warships 70% uae 70% us central command 60% military command 60% ballistic missiles 50% nuclear program 50%

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