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Trump Criticized Amid Strait of Hormuz Crisis and Missile Strike

3/23/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces criticism for his handling of the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Missile strike on an Iranian school killed over 165 people, prompting an ultimatum to reopen the strait.
Aides defended the stance, claiming Iran's Revolutionary Guard uses these facilities for military purposes.
Critics warn the move could be a war crime as Trump shifts strategies, including lifting sanctions on Iranian oil amid rising global oil prices.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces criticism for his handling of the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Missile strike on an Iranian school killed over 165 people, prompting an ultimatum to reopen the strait.
Aides defended the stance, claiming Iran's Revolutionary Guard uses these facilities for military purposes.
Critics warn the move could be a war crime as Trump shifts strategies, including lifting sanctions on Iranian oil amid rising global oil prices.