Trump Accuses Iran of Waging War Against US Since 1979, Floats Renaming Strait of Hormuz
TEXAS:US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of waging a war against the United States since 1979, alleging that Tehran is responsible for the deaths of thousands of American troops.
Addressing a rally in Texas, Trump said the United States had not started the war with Iran, claiming that Iran had been fighting against America for decades.
He alleged that thousands of US military personnel had been killed by Iran and argued that previous American leaders should have taken action against Tehran decades ago.
According to Trump, earlier US presidents lacked either the courage or the wisdom to confront Iran.
### Trump Claims Oil Shipments Through Strait of Hormuz Are Increasing
Trump also claimed that oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz were increasing, referring to the strategically important waterway that serves as a major route for global oil transportation.
In a further remark, he suggested that the waterway’s name could soon be changed to the “Strait of Trump.”
The comments come amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran and renewed attention to the security of energy supplies passing through the Gulf region.
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