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Donald Trump: “Now that the mines have been cleared, ships will be able to move simultaneously in both directions through the strait…”

On the recordSeptember 1, 2026
Now that the mines have been cleared, ships will be able to move simultaneously in both directions through the strait with protection from the U.S. Air Force, allowing the export of more oil to global energy markets.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida
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foreignpolicy.com

Editor's note · Context

Trump's statement on shipping safety in Hormuz.

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