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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Alex Croft and Rachel Dobkin

Trump again declares victory in Iran as he lashes out at critics

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  • President Donald Trump declared victory in the "war against Iran," criticizing Tehran's handling of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Trump refuted The Wall Street Journal's claim of a "premature victory," asserting Iran will never possess nuclear weapons.
  • He accused Iran of doing a "very poor job" in allowing oil through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane.
  • Trump stated the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, conditional on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • He is considering withdrawing U.S. troops from Europe due to NATO allies' perceived failure to help secure the strait.

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Iran-US war latest: Trump continues to declare victory while accusing Tehran of ‘doing a very poor job’ in Strait of Hormuz

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