Video: Trump says Iran cannot 'blackmail' US over strait of Hormuz
Middle East Eye • 4/17/2026 – 4/19/2026
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- 2026-04-17
- 2026-04-18
- 2026-04-19Video: Trump says Iran cannot 'blackmail' US over strait of Hormuz (current)
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