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Trump's Strait of Hormuz Blockade Risks Clash With China

Apr 12, 2026Center Right

President Trump responded to the collapse of high-stakes negotiations with Iran by escalating the conflict on Sunday, ordering a full blockade of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz - a risky move that could drive global oil prices higher and provoke confrontation with a far more formidable adversary.

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