Trump assures the Strait of Hormuz is open: "Last night, we escorted 24 boats"Photo by Mico Medel on Pexels
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Trump assures the Strait of Hormuz is open: "Last night, we escorted 24 boats"

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Trump stated at the White House that the Strait of Hormuz is open, guaranteeing that the United States has total control of the situation, declaring: "We have the blockade." The American President revealed that the previous night 24 boats were escorted through the strategic strait, while also leaving messages about other international matters.

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