Trump says he is keeping Strait of Hormuz closed, not Iran
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
US President Trump stated he is deliberately keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed to prevent Iran from earning approximately $500 million daily. Trump claimed the US-Israeli operations against Iran are progressing successfully, comparing favorably to the Vietnam War's duration.
Key Entities
Donald TrumpStrait of HormuzIranUnited StatesIsraelVietnam War