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Trump Praises Iran Port Blockade as Genius as Military Threats Escalate
India
Published on 6 May 2026
Iran warns of unprecedented action if blockade continues
In a tense US-Iran update, President Trump claims the blockade on Iranian ports is succeeding and urges Tehran to “just give up.” Iran’s military warns of “unprecedented action” if the blockade persists, while asserting restraint is aimed at enabling diplomacy. The live updates also note Trump considering a possible reduction of US troops in Germany, adding further pressure on Western posture.
- Trump calls the Iranian port blockade a success
- Iran threatens unprecedented action if it continues
- Diplomacy is cited by Iran as the goal behind restraint
- Trump also weighs a possible US troop reduction in Germany
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