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Trump whines it's 'unfair' that Iran closed Strait of Hormuz after he 'wins war'

Mar 16, 2026Far Left

President Donald Trump announced that he had "essentially" won the war against Iran and complained that it was "unfair" for the country to close its Strait of Hormuz after the so-called victory.During a press conference on Monday, Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy asked Trump why he could not immediately open the Strait."Now that you've announced that the…

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