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Trump Says US Wins, Blocks Iran, Skips Congress

5/2/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said United States is on way to victory in Iran and that no congressional approval is required for the war.
He claimed the Strait of Hormuz blockade is shut down as U.S. Navy continues to block Iranian tankers.
He said Iran lacks a leader after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death and that a peace proposal does not satisfy him, saying he will keep negotiating by phone.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said United States is on way to victory in Iran and that no congressional approval is required for the war.
He claimed the Strait of Hormuz blockade is shut down as U.S. Navy continues to block Iranian tankers.
He said Iran lacks a leader after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death and that a peace proposal does not satisfy him, saying he will keep negotiating by phone.