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Bolton: Trump leaving without reopening Strait of Hormuz would be 'significant victory' for Iran
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Bolton: Trump leaving without reopening Strait of Hormuz would be 'significant victory' for Iran

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Former national security adviser John Bolton on Tuesday said if President Trump were to pull out of Iran without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, it would be a “significant” victory for Tehran.  “This tells the ayatollah and Revolutionary Guard in Tehran that they can do that anytime they want. And if Trump gets out before...

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Former national security adviser John Bolton on Tuesday said if President Trump were to pull out of Iran without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, it would be a “significant” victory for Tehran.  “This tells the ayatollah and Revolutionary Guard in Tehran that they can do that anytime they want. And if Trump gets out before...
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