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China is very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump claims China is happy he's "permanently opening" the Strait of Hormuz, citing a deal on weapons to Iran.

April 15, 2026 at 2:46 pm Donald Trump Truth Social diplomacy

China is very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz. I am doing it for them, also – And the World. This situation will never happen again. They have agreed not to send weapons to Iran. President Xi will give me a big, fat, hug when I get there in a few weeks. We are working together smartly, and very well! Doesn’t that beat fighting??? BUT REMEMBER, we are very good at fighting, if we have to – far better than anyone else!!! President DJT

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