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Any closure or conflict in the Strait of Hormuz threatens a major global oil transit route and can drive up U.S. gasoline and heating costs.
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President Trump shared an image on social media describing the Strait of Hormuz as new U.S. territory. Iran responded by declaring the strait closed. The exchange highlights heightened rhetorical ten…
Qatar reported one of its citizens killed by shrapnel from military activity near Hormuz. The death occurred as planned U.S.-Iran talks were frozen over disagreements on the agenda.
South Korea began consultations with the United States, Iran and other nations on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S.-Iran peace agreement.
