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Trump Says Texas and Alaska Pipelines Could Replace Strait of Hormuz Shipments
President Trump said pipelines in Texas and Alaska could replace the Strait of Hormuz for shipping. He made the remarks in a Fox News interview on Tuesday. The Hill reported the statements.
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President Trump suggested pipelines in Texas and Alaska could serve as alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz. He made the statements during an interview with Fox News on Tuesday, The Hill reported. Trump stated the Strait of Hormuz is “open if people want to go through it” despite Iranian officials blocking maritime shipping through the region.
The comments addressed shipping tracking data that showed limited traffic. The interview occurred amid ongoing restrictions on the waterway by Iranian officials.
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