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Iran war: Can Trump really take over Strait of Hormuz as he threatened?


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Amid the ongoing Iran war, US President Donald Trump has threatened to take over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump on Tuesday said he was mulling over taking over the Strait of Hormuz. The development comes as commercial traffic through the critical maritime chokepoint has essentially slowed to a standstill since the war began on February 28. Iran had earlier warned that the Strait of Hormuz is ‘closed for business’ and has reportedly attacked vessels in the region. However, Iran has hinted that it will allow vessels from friendly countries such as Russia and China to use the strait. But what…

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