Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war
The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.
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The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.
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