In New Threats, Trump Seems Emboldened by a Successful Rescue

In an expletive-filled social media post, Mr. Trump said Iran should open the Strait of Hormuz or he will bomb bridges and power plants.

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NYTimes: In New Threats, Trump Seems Emboldened by a Successful Rescue.

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