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Trump Not Ready to Abandon Strait of Hormuz

March 31, 2026 · 10:31 am ET · Leave a Comment

President Trump told CBS News that he is not ready “quite yet” to abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, despite a Truth Social post suggesting allies need to do it themselves.

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