Lower oil prices, winning the war, the Strait will be American, tremendous.

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He thanked the market for the plan. The plan was his.

Editorial cartoon by Hector Rentier: Lower oil prices, winning the war, the Strait will be American, tremendous.

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Column metadata
Published
Pen name
Hector Rentier
Primary entities
Trump administration, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Navy
Themes
US-Iran conflict, economic sanctions, Strait of Hormuz shipping, naval blockade
Floor values engaged
Accountability of power, human_life_and_dignity, Equality & fairness