Trump insists Strait of Hormuz remains open despite Iran's closure claims

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Hostilities in the Middle East have flared up again as Iran and the US trade fresh strikes. US President Donald Trump is calling Iran's leaders "evil and sick people", after claiming the country broke an agreed peace deal. The renewed strikes have prompted Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz, but Donald Trump is denying that claim, insisting the vital shipping lane is still open.

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