U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP SAYS THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ WILL OPEN AS SOON AS IRAN DEAL IS SIGNED
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Iran's 2015 nuclear deal took 20 months & involved 6 world powers!
The JCPOA lifted sanctions on Iran in exchange for limits on its nuclear program. Trump withdrew from it in 2018. Learn more at Wikipedia
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The Strait of Hormuz is just 21 miles wide at its narrowest!
Despite its narrow width, ~20% of global oil passes through it daily — roughly 17 million barrels. Iran borders the strait to the north, giving Tehran enormous leverage over world energy markets.
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