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Trump news at a glance: a tale of two blockades as US and Iran spin their control over strait of Hormuz

US report warns it could take six months to clear strait of mines as Trump declares ‘total control’ over key waterway – key US politics stories from Thursday 23 April at a glance

The Guardian - US

'Weeks, Not Years': Why Experts Believe the Secret of Alien Life Is Finally About to Break

UFO researchers say upcoming US defence files on unexplained phenomena could reveal proof of alien life within weeks, potentially supporting claims extraterrestrials are already on Earth, even as mainstream scientists remain deeply sceptical.

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Pete Hegseth ‘butted heads’ with Navy secretary over shipbuilding and push to ignore judge’s orders before firing: reports

Phelan’s dismissal marks the second major leadership shake-up at the Pentagon during the Iran war

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Navy Secretary John Phelan was on Capitol Hill talking shipbuilding all day. Hours later, he learned he was fired by reading it on X

The military purge continues.

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'Completely Unacceptable': Strait of Hormuz Could Take 6 Months to Fully Open But Pentagon Dismisses Report

The Pentagon denies claims that reopening the Strait of Hormuz could take six months, amid escalating tensions between Iran and the US.

International Business Times UK

Trump's Navy Secretary Pick Sparks Outcry Over 'KKK Hood' Requests, Race Claims and 'Witchcraft' Warnings

President Trump's choice for Navy Secretary, Hung Cao, faces scrutiny over past remarks and military record, sparking political and public debate amid leadership changes at the Pentagon.

International Business Times UK

Trump's strategy for a mined-shut Strait of Hormuz: appease Joe Rogan with psychedelics and weed

Joe Rogan claims Trump calls him "liberal" but he shows up at the White House as Theo Von flirts with Bernie Sanders — and a global recession looms.

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Trump claims US has total control over strait of Hormuz after Iran seizes two container ships

US president says Tehran hobbled by infighting as Pentagon reportedly briefs mine clearance may take six months

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s navy secretary ousted over dispute about shipbuilding

John Phelan firing caused by poor relationship with Pete Hegseth and slow movement on shipbuilding, sources say

The Guardian - US

Lockheed Martin CEO sees Trump’s Pentagon as ‘golden opportunity’ for growth

Jim Taiclet spoke in earnings call as company expands contracts with the US government amid the Iran war

The Guardian - US

Trump orders US Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian mine boats in Hormuz

Iranians are ‘having a very hard time figuring out who their leader is’, says president

The Independent UK

Trump Says Iranian Officials Can't Figure Out 'Who Their Leader Is': 'They Just Don't Know!'

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iranian officials are "having a very hard time figuring out who their leader is" as the fate of negotiations continues to be uncertain.

International Business Times

Is Hung Cao the New Acting Navy Secretary? Inside John Phelan's Resignation and Sudden Leadership Shake-Up

Hung Cao becomes Acting Navy Secretary following John Phelan's sudden resignation. Cao's controversial past remarks and military background spark debate amid Pentagon leadership changes.

International Business Times

Trump loses it over Iran peace deal failure and orders Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ over Hormuz Strait: ‘CRAZY!’

The U.S. Navy decommissioned four Avenger-class minesweepers last fall and returned them from the Persian Gulf aboard a large cargo ship this past January

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‘Naughty or nice?’: Trump ranks Nato allies in tiers based on defence spending and support in Iran war

The White House has reportedly created a 'naughty and nice' list for Nato allies, ranking them on contributions and support during the Iran war. This initiative aims to pressure nations that did not align with US positions, potentially impacting future military cooperation and strategic support.

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Furious Pete Hegseth fires top Navy Secretary, said to be enraged that he was talking to Trump behind his back

The purge will continue until morale improves.

International Business Times UK

No Prior Experience, Trump-Appointed Navy Secretary John Phelan Removed From Post As Past Links To Jeffrey Epstein Mounts

John Phelan's sudden removal as US Navy Secretary raises questions about leadership tensions, Pentagon shake-ups, and the real reasons behind his immediate exit.

International Business Times

Pentagon Tells Congress that Clearing Mines from the Strait of Hormuz Could Take Up to 6 Months

Pentagon officials told Congress Iran may have deployed at least 20 mines using both boats and GPS-guided remote systems in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a new report.

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The Independent UK

China teases possible first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in new video

China expected to build at least six more aircraft carriers before 2035

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: ‘Impossible’ to reopen strait of Hormuz amid ‘flagrant’ ceasefire breaches, Iran says

Iran seizes two ships in critical waterway as Washington and Tehran maintain separate blockades. Plus, Jodi Kantor on how to find a career you love

The Independent UK

Who is John Phelan? MAGA donor with no military experience sacked as Trump’s Navy Secretary

John Phelan is the latest military official to be removed under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Euronews

US Navy Secretary John Phelan leaves post amid Iran war in latest Pentagon shake-up

The Pentagon shakeup continued as US Navy Secretary John Phelan suddenly departed during the Iran war, with Trump-backed combat veteran Hung Cao taking over temporarily.

The Times of India

Why did Trump 'fire' US navy secretary abruptly amid Hormuz blockade? What reports claim

Navy Secretary John Phelan has been dismissed following reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg. Disagreements over the pace of naval modernization and shipbuilding priorities, as well as Phelan's direct communication with President Trump, led to his removal. Hung Cao has been appointed acting…

International Business Times UK

Who Is Hung Cao? The Combat Veteran Now Leading the U.S. Navy After Phelan Exit

From escaping Vietnam as a child to leading the U.S. Navy, Hung Cao's remarkable ascent has reached a new peak after the abrupt exit of John Phelan.

The Times of India

How long will it take for US to clear Strait of Hormuz mines positioned by Iran?

Iran's alleged mining of the Strait of Hormuz could delay its reopening for up to six months, according to Pentagon reports to Congress. This sophisticated deployment, using GPS technology, is making detection difficult for US forces. The standoff has already impacted global oil prices, with Brent crude exceeding $100 per…

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