Washington, United States, March 27, 2026 (AFP) - 'Strait of Trump': US president says Iran must open key waterway

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2026-03-28

US President Donald Trump on Friday insisted Iran must open up the Strait of Hormuz to oil traffic to make a peace deal -- and dubbed the crucial waterway the "Strait of Trump." Trump, who has renamed several buildings in Washington after himself during his second term, said his comment was a "mistake" but then added that "there's no accidents with me." Repeating his claims that Tehran is ready to make a deal despite its denials, the 79-year-old......

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