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Trump opening Strait of Hormuz ‘for China’
15 April 2026 · 22:40 UTC+11:00
· By RT
Story summary US President Donald Trump has announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, saying he made the decision after China agreed not to send weapons to Iran.
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