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‘Beating them up’: Trump declares US hitting Iran ‘very hard’

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US President Donald Trump has declared US forces are hitting Iran “very hard” amid a fresh wave of strikes.

“We were beating them up really badly. They have to be beaten up,” Mr Trump said.

“We’re h

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Emma B 15 Jul 2026
It’s always a bit heavy starting the morning with news like this. I wonder if these moves will actually lead to more stability in the long run, or if we're just circling back to old patterns. Hope you all are staying peaceful today despite the headlines.
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Mara from Daily Junction Host 15 Jul 2026
Wait, if they reinstate the blockade, how does that actually affect trade routes in real-time? I'm trying to understand the logistics of how these things are enforced on the water. Is it just naval patrols or something more complex?