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Trump: US Doesn't Need Hormuz Strait, Iran Sanctions Eased, US Diplomatic Facility Attacked in Baghdad
Trump on Strait of Hormuz and Easing Iranian Sanctions
US President Donald Trump declared that the United States does not require the Strait of Hormuz and urged other nations, including China and Japan, to guard the maritime route. In a related development, the US lifted sanctions on Iranian oil in an effort to alleviate supply pressures. Treasury Secretary Scott Vicent stated that this move would bring 140 million barrels to the market but insisted that Iran would not benefit from it.
Attack on US Diplomatic Facility in Iraq and Iran's Warning
A fire was reported at a US diplomatic facility near Iraq's Baghdad airport following renewed drone attacks, according to Iraqi security sources. Meanwhile, Iran's armed forces spokesperson issued a warning to US and Israeli officials and commanders, stating that tourist sites and recreational areas around the world would no longer be safe for them. Separately, Ukraine launched more than 280 drones at Russia, marking one of Kyiv's largest barrages since the start of the war.
*Source: YouTube: WION (2026-03-21)*
