White House gave Iran private message before new Hormuz operation

A high-level Trump administration official informed Iran on Sunday of the impending U.S. operation to "guide" ships through the Strait of Hormuz and warned Tehran not to interfere, according to a U.S. official and a source with knowledge. Why it matters: The private message suggests the White House wanted to try to mitigate the risk of potential escalation. But despite the warning, the Iranians la
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