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Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices

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Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices
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NEW YORK, US – Iran called on the US to accept defeat while President Donald Trump blasted Iran as “evil” and urged Americans to brace for continued high fuel prices.



The comments suggested the warring parties remained far apart, with progress toward peace talks and oil tanker traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz waterway both halted.



“This strait will be opened and closed only under Iran’s command, and so long as you do not accept

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