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2026-04-08 12:27:56
[Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Will Create "Huge Wealth"] US President Donald Trump said on the 8th that the US will help address the "shipping congestion" problem in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that "there will be a lot of positive action, and huge wealth will be created." Trump wrote on social media, "Iran can begin the reconstruction process. We will ship all sorts of supplies and 'stay there' to make sure everything goes smoothly." Trump also claimed that this will be a "golden age for the Middle East." According to US media reports on the 7th, Iran and Oman will collect tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This news has not yet been confirmed by Iranian officials. (Xinhua)
