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Donald Trump: We are taking over the strait.

On the recordJuly 14, 2026
We are taking over the strait.
Said by
Donald Trump
Republican · Florida
Source
bbc.co.uk

Editor's note · Context

Trump asserts US control over the Strait of Hormuz.

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