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Donald Trump: “We are reinstating THE IRANIAN BLOCKADE, so named because it is only stopping Iran's ships or customers from entering or…”

On the recordJuly 14, 2026
We are reinstating THE IRANIAN BLOCKADE, so named because it is only stopping Iran's ships or customers from entering or leaving.
Said by
Donald Trump
Republican · Florida
Source
npr.org
Jul 14, 2026

Editor's note · Context

Trump discusses the blockade over the Strait of Hormuz.

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