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Mike Turner doubts ground troops will be ‘necessary’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Apr 5, 2026Center Right

Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) said Iran’s military capabilities are being “significantly diminished” when asked about the possibility of deploying ground troops to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has stated that he is giving Iran until Tuesday to “open the F***in’ Strait,” warning the regime it will be “living in Hell” if it doesn’t. ABC…

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House Republican says he doesn’t think ground troops will be needed to open the Strait of Hormuz

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House Republican says he doesn’t think ground troops will be needed to open the Strait of Hormuz

Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) on Sunday said he doesn’t think a ground invasion will be needed to open the Strait of Hormuz as the critical choke point has remained closed for more than a month. Iran has planted mines in the waterway and threatened to shoot any “enemy” ships attempting to travel through, effectively halting…

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GOP Rep. Turner Says U.S. Military Troops Not 'Necessary' to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) revealed that he does not believe U.S. military ground troops will be "necessary" in order to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Operation Epic Fury continues in Iran. The post GOP Rep. Turner Says U.S. Military Troops Not ‘Necessary’ to Reopen Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Breitbart.

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Top GOP defense voice breaks with invasion fears, says US can reopen Hormuz without ground war

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Top GOP defense voice breaks with invasion fears, says US can reopen Hormuz without ground war

Rep. Mike Turner says he doesn't think U.S. ground troops will be necessary to open the Strait of Hormuz amid Trump's escalating threats to Iran.

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