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On the recordJune 21, 2026
If this deal fails, President Trump is going to take the Strait of Hormuz over by force. The United States will control the Strait of Hormuz. We'll charge a fee for all those who go through – through to pay for the operation.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

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Predicting U.S. actions if the Iran deal fails.

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