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LiveBreaking News12:17

Trump: ‘We’re Taking Over the Strait of Hormuz’

Former President Donald Trump declared that the United States is taking control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Sinai Staff

Sinai Staff

Jul 13, 2026·12:17

Trump declared: “We are taking control of the Strait of Hormuz.”

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