Trump says other countries should “take the lead” on Hormuz Strait
April 2, 2026
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as posted by the channelPresident Trump on Wednesday night called on other nations to "take the lead" in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, signaling he was willing to end U.S. operations in Iran while leaving the matter unresolved.
"The countries of the world that do receive oil through the Hormuz Strait must take care of that passage," he said in an address to the nation. "They must grab it and cherish it. They could do it easily. We will be helpful, but they should take the lead."
#straitofhormuz #iran #potus
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