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Briefing: Trump calls Strait of Hormuz the 'Strait of Trump'

Strategic angle: Trump recently floated the possibility that the strait could be controlled jointly by 'me and the ayatollah' as part of a resolution to the Iran war.

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Updated 14 days ago
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Former President Trump has proposed that the Strait of Hormuz could be jointly controlled by himself and Iranian leadership as a means to address ongoing conflicts in the region.

This statement raises significant implications for maritime security and international shipping routes, given the strait's critical role in global oil supply chains.

The feasibility of such an arrangement remains uncertain and would require extensive diplomatic negotiations, highlighting the complexities of U.S.-Iran relations.