President Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States will take control of the Strait of Hormuz, collecting tolls and 20% of the oil that flows through the waterway if negotiations between Washington and Tehran in Switzerland fall through. Vice President JD Vance is meeting with Iranian officials on Sunday to finalize the terms of […]
Trump threatens Hormuz takeover to collect tolls and 20% of oil if Iran deal fails
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Sat 20:48 - The Hill
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Sun 14:01 - Al-Monitor
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Sun 16:50 - Washington Examiner
Trump threatens Hormuz takeover to collect tolls and 20% of oil if Iran deal fails