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Trump lashes out at allies as Iran war chokes key oil route

Season 2026 Episode 68 | 4m 42s

On Tuesday, President Trump said the war with Iran will likely last another two to three weeks. But the Strait of Hormuz continues to be a problem for the U.S., and Trump is again lashing out at allies for not doing more to help as American gas prices reached their highest level in years. William Brangham reports.

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