US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz remains open and claimed the US naval blockade has been highly effective. He also highlighted record US oil production and expanding pipeline infrastructure, arguing that increased output from Texas, Alaska and Louisiana is reducing America’s dependence on the strategic waterway. Trump noted that oil prices remain around $84–85 per barrel, below earlier predictions of a sharp surge.
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Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Remains Open Amid Tensions
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