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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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Wed Apr 1, 2026, 03:09 PM 5 hrs ago

Bolton: Trump leaving without reopening Strait of Hormuz would be 'significant victory' for Iran

Former national security adviser John Bolton on Tuesday said if President Trump were to pull out of Iran without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, it would be a “significant” victory for Tehran.

“This tells the ayatollah and Revolutionary Guard in Tehran that they can do that anytime they want. And if Trump gets out before we have cleared the strait it will be a significant strategic victory for Iran,” Bolton said during an appearance on NewsNation’s “On Balance.”

“And let’s be clear, a defeat for the United States,” he added.

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint that carries a fifth of the world’s oil transports daily.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/bolton-trump-leaving-without-reopening-135309410.html

Looks like Iran is winning

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Bolton: Trump leaving without reopening Strait of Hormuz would be 'significant victory' for Iran (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 5 hrs ago OP
Wasn't it open before Bibi and Trump...nevermind n/t leftstreet 5 hrs ago #1
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