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Live - Trump says Iran war could wrap up in 2-3 weeks as gas prices rise - President Trump indicated the Iran war may wrap up "very soon" and he could abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the war pushed U.S. gas prices over the $4 mark. updated 3M ago
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