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Negotiating With Iran Will Never Work

Trump needs to remove the IRGC from power if he wants an open Hormuz Strait.

Jonathan Sweet and Mark Toth
Jul 08, 2026
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“U.S. naval warships and aircraft transited the Arabian Sea in close formation, demonstrating unmatched American military strength and firepower,” U.S. Central Command said. Screenshot: CENTCOM

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