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Trump's week in review: Pentagon reverses Mormon designation; Secure America Act signed

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter
Bulk Carrier, Belray, in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz on March 22, 2026 in northern Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. In a statement yesterday, the UAE and nearly two dozen other countries issued a joint statement condemning Iran's
Bulk Carrier, Belray, in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz on March 22, 2026 in northern Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. In a statement yesterday, the UAE and nearly two dozen other countries issued a joint statement condemning Iran's "attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf, attacks on civilian infrastructure including oil and gas installations, and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian forces." Maritime traffic through the strait, which conveys about 20% of the world's oil and gas, has mostly come to a halt after the joint U.S.-Israeli war with Iran that began on February 28. | Getty Images
4. Trump calls off strikes against Iran amid reports of a deal 

In a post on Truth Social Thursday, Trump announced that the U.S. "will be hitting Iran ... VERY HARD TONIGHT.”

"At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets," he vowed.

In a Truth Social post published Thursday afternoon, Trump indicated that he had reversed course by canceling the strikes, claiming that discussions with Iran have reached "the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved." Trump suggested that a deal to end the monthslong conflict with Iran was in the works, with “the time and place of the signing to be announced shortly.” 

In a message on Truth Social Friday, Trump said that disagreements between the two nations persisted.

“The terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing. What they said, including their weak and pathetic statement on having a deal, bears no relation to the truth.” 

Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com

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