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Trump Praises Iran Strait Accord, Claims Epic Fury Success

6/21/2026

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President Donald Trump said his authority is limitless and called the memorandum an unconditional surrender.
United States and Iran finalized a memorandum reopening shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump claimed Operation Epic Fury eliminated Iran’s air force, air defenses, navy and other forces.
He warned bombing would mine Strait of Hormuz, halt oil shipments for months, and noted oil prices fell while stock market rose after memorandum was signed.

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President Donald Trump said his authority is limitless and called the memorandum an unconditional surrender.
United States and Iran finalized a memorandum reopening shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump claimed Operation Epic Fury eliminated Iran’s air force, air defenses, navy and other forces.
He warned bombing would mine Strait of Hormuz, halt oil shipments for months, and noted oil prices fell while stock market rose after memorandum was signed.