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Trump’s Hormuz problem, briefly explained

Trump is looking for help with the Strait of Hormuz. He’s not having much luck.

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Welcome to The Logoff: Donald Trump is looking for help with the war he started.

What’s happening? Over the weekend, Trump said in a post that “many” countries “will be sending War Ships” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial sea passage bordered by Iran.

In his post, Trump name-checked “China, France,........

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