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Apr
Washington DC (International News Desk): In a provocative escalation of rhetoric, U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, April 3, 2026, suggested that the United States could "easily" seize control of the Strait of Hormuz to secure global oil supplies. In a characteristically bold post on Truth Social, Trump referred to the strategically vital waterway as a potential "gusher" for the world, writing, "With a little more time, we can easily OPEN THE HORMUZ STRAIT, TAKE THE OIL, & MAKE A FORTUNE." The remarks come exactly one month into the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, a conflict the Trump administration previously claimed…