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Confusion over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as Trump doubles down on U.S. blockade
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April 18, 2026
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10:09Now PlayingPresident Donald Trump appeared optimistic about a future U.S.-Iran agreement after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial traffic. But Trump also said the U.S. naval blockade will remain in place, which Iran's top negotiator says will lead to the closure of the Strait. David Rohde, Ron Insana, Philip Bump, and Anthony Fisher join the Nightcap.
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