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Watch the moment America totally obliterates Iran's 'crown jewel'

A Costly Miscalculation

President Trump and his advisers misjudged how Iran would respond to a conflict that the government in Tehran sees as an existential threat.

Trump demands UK send ships to Strait of Hormuz – follow the latest

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Robert Pape, a political science professor at the University of Chicago, told USA TODAY that threats are likely to escalate from the start of the war, driven by economic shocks to the oil supply and growing expectations of terror attacks.

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'Many countries' sending warships to keep Strait of Hormuz open to maritime traffic, US President Donald Trump claims

The war with Iran is driving up more than gasoline prices. It's starting to hit backyard gardens, semiconductors and even party balloons.

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Trump says 'hopefully' UK, China and others will send warships to key oil trade route; Iran threatens UAE ports - live updates