Trump Defends Iran Strikes as Terrorism Suppression, Says Hormuz Strait Not Needed
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Former President Donald Trump defended attacks on Iran by framing them as counter-terrorism operations, while declaring that the United States does not need the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also thanked U.S. allies in the Middle East during his remarks. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway through which approximately one-fifth of global oil supplies pass, making it a strategically vital chokepoint for international energy markets. Trump's comments come amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran over regional influence and nuclear policy.