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Donald Trump said America sunk Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz.
He accused Iran of hitting unrelated nations after South Korea reported explosions on a commercial ship.
Mr Trump said America would guide the ships of neutral countries through the waterway.
Iran threatened to attack foreign armed forces that enter and disputed claims that two American vessels had crossed.
Meanwhile, the UAE reported a fire at an oil facility following an Iranian drone attack.
India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party took control of the state of West Bengal,