Trump Dodges Strait of Hormuz Status, Citing Lindsey Graham Tribute
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Trump twice told reporters not to press him on the Strait of Hormuz’s status after Iran closed it, saying it is “open as far as we’re concerned” and that he wants to honor the late Sen. Lindsey Graham; the remarks come amid conflicting readings of Hormuz from Iran and U.S. military officials and amid broader Iran tensions.
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