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centerBREAKINGTrump thanks Gulf states for their ‘tremendous’ support
NEWS SUMMARY
President Donald Trump thanked Gulf states for their support at a Turning Point USA event on April 18, 2026. He stated that Iran had fully opened the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "great and brilliant day for the world."
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