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Trump’s promise of an economic ‘golden age’ collides with reality

President Trump claimed the U.S. Naval blockade of Iran is the most successful in history, stating that Iran conducts zero business, cannot pay its military or bills, and is becoming a failed nation while oil continues to leave the country. Trump attributed the blockade's effectiveness to preventing all unauthorized passage through the region.
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Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 06:00 AM EDT
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