- UK political pressure mounts on Starmer while geopolitical tensions rise over Iran's nuclear program and Hormuz closure.
- Trump threatens US operational control of the Strait while Azizi asserts Iranian authority over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump emboldened Iran to take operational control of the Strait of Hormuz, giving them the opportunity to assert authority.
President Trump acted regarding Iran's undeclared war, affecting the Strait of Hormuz, utilizing waivers monitored by the Cato Institute.
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Updated Aug 9
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What happened
President Trump acted regarding Iran's undeclared war, affecting the Strait of Hormuz, utilizing waivers monitored by the Cato Institute.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Hormuz
city in Hormozgan Province, Iran
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