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Gas Prices Top $4.22 as Trump Defends Blockade

5/1/2026

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Trump Defends Hormuz Blockade

U.S. actions have driven gasoline prices above $4.22 per gallon, highlighting the domestic cost of the Hormuz blockade.
President Donald Trump defended Hormuz naval blockade as more effective than bombing and rejected Iran’s offer to lift port siege.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry continues to facilitate indirect U.S.–Iran talks and welcomes direct phone communication.
Tehran condemned U.S. and Israeli attacks on civilian sites, calling them violations of international law.

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Trump Threatens Cuts

President Donald Trump charged German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of backing Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
A cut of more than 36,000 U.S. troops in Germany could occur soon, Trump warned.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry said it continues to facilitate indirect U.S.–Iran talks and would welcome direct phone communication.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said NATO should stay out of the Iran war and hopes it ends quickly.

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Trump Defends Hormuz Blockade

U.S. actions have driven gasoline prices above $4.22 per gallon, highlighting the domestic cost of the Hormuz blockade.
President Donald Trump defended Hormuz naval blockade as more effective than bombing and rejected Iran’s offer to lift port siege.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry continues to facilitate indirect U.S.–Iran talks and welcomes direct phone communication.
Tehran condemned U.S. and Israeli attacks on civilian sites, calling them violations of international law.

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