On the recordSeptember 23, 2026
At the core of all this – we talk about oil, we talk about the Straits of Hormuz – the central issue here is Iran is run by lunatic clerics, okay?
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state.govAt the core of all this – we talk about oil, we talk about the Straits of Hormuz – the central issue here is Iran is run by lunatic clerics, okay?
Discussing Iran's influence and nuclear ambitions.
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