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Trump says Hormuz is open , claims US blockade has been very effective against Iran
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from moneycontrol.com · India
Trump has claimed that Hormuz remains open and that the US blockade against Iran has been highly effective. These statements concern international maritime routes and US foreign policy.
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