GeopoliticsAugust 19 at 03:34 PM

US President Trump on Iran sanctions, says we'll see what happens

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President Trump's 'we'll see' stance reflects intensified pressure on Iran through naval blockades and territory claims over the Strait of Hormuz, balancing aggressive sanctions against rising global oil price risks.

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