Event Brief
Trump says he is keeping Hormuz closed
Filed: Apr 23, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Summary: Donald Trump said he is the one keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed, not Iran.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: said he is keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed
WHEN: Apr 23, 2026 at 4:53 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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