Trump assures the Strait of Hormuz is open: "Last night, we escorted 24 boats"
Jornal de Negócios27 August 2026 at 20:29
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, stated at the White House that the Strait of Hormuz is open, guaranteeing that the country has "control" and "the blockade" of the strategic sea passage. "Last night, we escorted 24 boats," Trump revealed, underscoring the American military presence in the region. The American head of state made these declarations during a public address in which he also addressed other international policy matters.
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