Conflict● ElevatedJul 13 · Jul 13, 2026, 1:45 PM
Trump says Strait of Hormuz is open . Data suggests otherwise
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from wtae.com · United States
Donald Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open, but data suggests otherwise. This highlights a geopolitical disagreement regarding a critical international waterway.
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