Politics● LowJul 13 · Jul 13, 2026, 1:15 PM
Trump says the US should control the Strait of Hormuz and get paid for it
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from thestar.com.my · Malaysia
Donald Trump has stated that the US should control the Strait of Hormuz and receive payment for doing so. This proposes a controversial geopolitical strategy concerning a vital international shipping lane.
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