World News Today highlights on July 28, 2026 : Iran threatens to block ships in Strait of Hormuz over Trump's plan to use frozen assets for compensation payments

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Published28 Jul 2026, 07:44:44 AM IST

Latest news on July 28, 2026: A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer(REUTERS)

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28 Jul 2026, 11:40:17 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Iran threatens to block ships in Strait of Hormuz over Trump's plan to use frozen assets for compensation payments

The warning came after US President Donald Trump said future damages to ships, cargo and related maritime assets would be paid using Iranian funds held and controlled by Washington.

28 Jul 2026, 06:26:50 PM IST

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28 Jul 2026, 05:53:22 PM IST

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28 Jul 2026, 02:14:46 PM IST

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28 Jul 2026, 01:25:17 PM IST

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28 Jul 2026, 07:44:44 AM IST

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