Trump's strategy on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz
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Donald Trump
Strait of Hormuz
August 9, 2026
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President Trump reportedly prepared to declare victory in the war against Iran if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. Trump privately indicated he would forgo a formal nuclear deal with Tehran, relying instead on U.S. military readiness.
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