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The Hormuz Dilemma: Trump's Blockade Is Running Out of Road

With 77% of Americans now blaming Trump for soaring gas prices, a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is colliding with domestic political reality — and the odds markets suggest the White House is listening.

By Monexus Staff Writer·united-states,middle-east·1-minute read·2 May 2026·Live on the wire ↗

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