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Trump proposes 'joint control' of Strait of Hormuz as he stunningly reveals he has no idea who's in charge of Iran

Mar 22, 2026Right

President Donald Trump floated joint control of the Strait of Hormuz and suggested he didn't know who was currently leading Iran when responding to a reporter on Monday morning.

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