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Trump ‘permanently’ opens Strait of Hormuz amid China deal

President Donald Trump has sensationally back-flipped on the US’ Strait of Hormuz blockade, claiming that it will remain ‘permanently open’ as China agrees to stop sending Iran weapons.

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