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President Trump announced that the US blockade of Iranian ports is proving effective, urging Tehran to “just give up” amid escalating tensions. Iran’s Parliament Speaker dismissed the blockade’s impact, stating it has only increased global oil prices, while tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt markets.

The company argues that the law violates free speech rights for itself and its 170 million American users. It contends that the concerns put forward by the US government to justify the law are speculative.

Sales fell 4% to $90.8bn in the first three months of 2024, mainly due to fewer people buying iPhones. The company blamed this on supply chain issues caused by Covid, which boosted sales last year.

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