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Live - UAE accuses Iran of Hormuz attacks as Vance says cheap gas is "goal number one" The UAE accuses Iran of attacking two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as Vance says cheap oil and gas is "goal number one" from the war. updated 29M ago
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Trump says U.S. has "total control" over Strait of Hormuz -- President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, writing on social media: "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT." -- Aug 133 hours ago