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By taking out Iran's Supreme Leader and dozens of his top government and military officials, President Trump tells the people of Iran to reclaim their country and create their own destiny. But is Trump's main play to squeeze China's access to oil as America races to catch up in the AI wars? And why is the Strait of Hormuz such a big part of this struggle in the Middle East? Listen to a quick and helpful explainer as the pieces of Trump's puzzle begin to take shape.