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The White House press secretary denied a CNN report claiming the Trump team was unprepared for the potential Iranian closure of the Strait of Hormuz, calling it "fake news."
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After surging about 10 percent on Thursday, oil prices had little reaction to the decision by President Trump to waive sanctions on the sale of some Russian crude.
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Trump said the U.S. bombed Iran's Kharg Island, a key Iranian oil export hub, and warned against interference in the Strait of Hormuz.
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It is unclear from the video alone whether the U.S. or Bahraini military launched the missiles. Iran has frequently accused Persian Gulf countries of allowing their territory to be used as a launchpad for U.S. attacks.
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