Event Brief
Trump says US could resume Hormuz blockade
Filed: Jul 08, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Summary: Trump said the US could take over Iran’s Kharg Island and resume a blockade on Iranian ports.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Said the US could take over Iran’s Kharg Island and resume a blockade on Iran’s ports
WHEN: Jul 08, 2026 at 9:52 AM ET
WHERE: Ankara, Turkey
WHY: He made the remarks during a news conference at the NATO Summit in Ankara.
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