Graham: Trump will ‘obliterate’ Iran if it contests US control of Strait of Hormuz

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Senator Lindsey Graham predicted that the U.S. under President Trump would take control of the Strait of Hormuz by force if Iran contests American dominance. He also suggested imposing fees on ships using the strategic maritime passage, escalating tensions in a critical global shipping route.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday predicted President Trump will take the Strait of Hormuz “by force” from Iran if negotiations fail to result in a long-term peace deal between the two countries. He also predicted that if that happens, the U.S. will charge a fee for ships going through the Strait, which Iran cut…