Trump claims ‘opening’ Strait of Hormuz as mediators push new US-Iran talks: What we know so far
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Source: RT News
Published: 2026-04-16 05:37 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Middle East, Asia, Military & Defence, Iran, China, Elections, Trade & Sanctions, World News, US Politics, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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US President Donald Trump has said he is “permanently opening” the Strait of Hormuz, presenting the move as benefiting “China and the world” after claiming Beijing agreed “not to send weapons to Iran.” Trump’s remarks come as the US military claims American warships have effectively blocked Iranian trade through the vital waterway.
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