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Trump attacks allies, signals Iran war may end without opening Hormuz

Mar 31, 2026Center Left

President Trump on Tuesday attacked European allies for not doing more to support the U.S. in its war with Iran and signaled they will have to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on their own. Why it matters: This was the third time in recent days that Trump signaled publicly he could end the war in Iran without reopening the Strait of Hormuz.The U.S. would be…

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