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President Trump claims the war with Iran will soon end and asserts China supports U.S. efforts to permanently open the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. and Iran have blockaded the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global crude oil shipments.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted historic ta

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