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Trump posts map showing 'Trump Strait' off Iran, and other Mideast developments
U_S_ President Donald Trump has posted an image of the Strait of Hormuz labeled “Trump Strait.”
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U_S_ President Donald Trump has posted an image of the Strait of Hormuz labeled “Trump Strait.” Iran's president and top diplomat have spent a busy week in New York proposing a deal to the Trump administration to end the fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz in seven days Analysts say Trump may opt to resume attacks on Iran after November midterm elections.
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