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Examining possible scenarios if Trump ends war in Iran and Strait of Hormuz stays closed

Name: Examining possible scenarios if Trump ends war in Iran and Strait of Hormuz stays closed
Uploaded: 2026-03-31T17:20:00-0400
Duration: 3 min 24 s
Description: The Wall Street Journal reports President Trump has considered ending the war in Iran without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, he told the New York Post it would reopen automatically. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins "The Takeout" to examine the situation.

The Wall Street Journal reports President Trump has considered ending the war in Iran without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, he told the New York Post it would reopen automatically. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins "The Takeout" to examine the situation.