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Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as lies
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from jamaicaobserver.com · Jamaica
Iran has dismissed claims made by Trump regarding U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz, labeling them as false. This reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions and disagreements between the two nations regarding strategic waterways.
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