Trump says Hormuz 'totally BLOCKADED’ by US, claims Iran wants it open

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US President Donald Trump stated on his Truth Social platform that the United States has completely blockaded the Strait of Hormuz. He claimed Iran desires the strait reopened to resume oil exports and save face, suggesting they only advocate for its closure publicly.

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US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is “totally blockaded” by the United States and claimed Iran wants it reopened to maintain oil revenues. Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Iran loses hundreds of millions of dollars daily if the Strait is closed.

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