Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices
President Trump and Iran are in a dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump called Iran "evil" and told Americans to prepare for higher gas prices, while Iran told Trump to accept that he cannot control the strait. The disagreement involves energy costs for American consumers.
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2 developments- Aug 14Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices
- Aug 15Iran Tells Trump: ‘Accept The Reality’ He Can’t Make Strait Of Hormuz U.S. Territory
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