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"That sucker is open": U.S. gains the upper hand in the battle for Hormuz

Axios·August 28, 2026·1 min read
"That sucker is open": U.S. gains the upper hand in the battle for Hormuz

U.S. officials say the American military has eroded Iran's leverage over the Strait of Hormuz over the past two months, turning the tide in the war. President Trump told Axios, 'That sucker is open. The Iranian response is very mild.' The fight has evolved into an open-ended battle over the world's most important energy chokepoint, potentially bringing relief to the global economy.

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