US President Donald Trump
White House erected statue of America's discoverer on campus
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Mr. Trump placed a statue of Columbus at the White House, causing controversy about his view of colonial history and heritage.
Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz
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Mr. Trump threatened Iran that he would attack the country's power plant if it did not end the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump surprised that allies did not send ships to Hormuz
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Mr. Trump expressed surprise when many allies refused to participate in the campaign to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Mr. Trump declares the US defends itself in Hormuz, no need for allies
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US President Donald Trump unexpectedly declares Washington does not need support to protect the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump: The US should not be present in the Strait of Hormuz
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President Trump faced fierce criticism after unexpectedly declaring that the US protection of the Strait of Hormuz was unnecessary and should not have been present here.
The US is turned away by close allies in the Middle East conflict
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Many close US allies, led by Britain and Germany, affirmed that they would not send warships to the Strait of Hormuz despite pressure from Washington.
US warns of removing security umbrella if NATO stays out of Middle East conflict
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President Donald Trump declared that NATO's fate would be threatened if its members refused to support the US in clearing the Strait of Hormuz.
Japan in a dilemma before calls to send warships to Hormuz
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Mr. Trump's call for countries to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to protect the oil transport route is putting Japan in a difficult position.
Mr. Trump will restore sanctions on Russian oil when the market stabilizes
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Mr. Trump affirmed that sanctions targeting Russian oil will be re-imposed as soon as world oil prices cool down after the conflict in the Middle East.
President Trump calls on allies to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz
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President Trump called on major powers to simultaneously deploy warships to the Gulf region to break Iran's blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
US and China prepare for meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping
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Economic officials of the two countries meet in Paris to prepare for the upcoming US-China summit.
Mr. Trump declares attack on Iran's largest oil center
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Middle East tensions escalate as Trump announces military target attack at Iranian oil export hub.
Trump says Iran also possesses Tomahawk missiles
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Controversy escalates after Mr. Trump's statement about Iran's ability to possess Tomahawk missiles.
Mr. Trump predicts Iran war ends soon, considers lifting oil sanctions
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Mr. Trump is expected to lift oil sanctions and affirmed that the conflict with Iran will soon end in order to stabilize the global energy market.
Trump threatens escalation of conflict with Iran
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Middle East tensions continue to escalate as Mr. Trump and Iranian leaders make tough statements amid escalating war.
