VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-19
“The naval blockade has been extremely effective,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-19
Trump praised the effectiveness of the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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