Trump Suggests Giving Responsibility of Strait of Hormuz to Those Who Rely On It

1 sourceUpdated Mar 18, 2026

President Donald Trump is planning ahead to when the U.S. has “finished off” Iran. The focus of Wednesday’s Truth Social post was what to do with the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical…

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