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'Don't Talk About It': Trump Tells Journalists to Stop Asking About Strait of Hormuz After Latest Closure

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'Don't Talk About It': Trump Tells Journalists to Stop Asking About Strait of Hormuz After Latest Closure
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President Donald Trump refused to answer questions regarding the status of the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran. Trump insisted the strait remains open while attempting to deflect inquiries to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is a critical geopolitical issue affecting global oil prices and international security.

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US President Donald Trump on Sunday twice told journalists to stop asking him about the status of the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran once again closed after the president declared an end to the ceasefire deal between the two countries.The first instance came during an interview with NBC News' Kristen Welker, who pointed to conflicting statements from the Iranian government and US Central Command about the status of the strait, which is an essential shipping lane for global petroleum supplies.Trump replied that "it's open, and I don't want to talk about it because I want to honor the life" of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who died on Saturday from what his office described as "a brief and sudden illness.""So I don't want to talk about it," Trump continued. "I told you that before the call."WELKER: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed. CENTCOM says it's open.

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