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Trump: Iran has 'no cards' beyond Strait of Hormuz control

President Trump said Iran lacks leverage in upcoming talks with the United States aside from its effective control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Published Apr 10, 2026, 1:21 PM EDT | WFMZZ

President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran has "no cards" in upcoming talks with the United States — apart from Tehran's effective stranglehold on the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping channel. He indicated that beyond that maritime leverage, Iran has little negotiating power.

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