WATCH: Trump says Iran doing 'very poor job' of allowing oil through Strait of Hormuz
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President Trump accuses Iran of poorly allowing oil through the vital Strait of Hormuz.
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Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane for oil, could lead to increased energy prices for consumers.
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President Trump accused Iran of violating its agreement with the U.S. over the Strait of Hormuz. On Thursday, President Trump stated that Iran was "doing a poor job" of allowing oil to pass through the waterway. This accusation from the White House concerns a critical global shipping lane for oil. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital chokepoint for international energy markets.
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