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Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is fully open. Trade data suggests otherwise

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As of August 19, 2026 at 11:36 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is fully open, but trade data shows a significant drop in ship traffic, raising questions about the claim.
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CenterTrump says the Strait of Hormuz is fully open. Trade data suggests otherwise

WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) · Center · News report

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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Aug 19, 11:36 AM

Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is fully open. Trade data suggests otherwise

President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is fully open, but trade data shows a significant drop in ship traffic, raising questions about the claim.

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The Indian ExpressNews report · Aug 19, 11:23 AM

Today News Headlines for School Assembly, August 20, 2026: Trump continues to claim Strait of Hormuz as ‘US territory’

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Aug 19, 11:23 AM: The Indian Express joined the source map.

Aug 19, 11:36 AM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 12 sources · 1 bucket.