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Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz directly affect global oil prices and U.S. energy costs.

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World DEVELOPING al-monitor.com · Aug 14, 2026 11:46 UTC

U.S. warns Iran of stepped-up sanctions as Hormuz attacks reported

The United States warned Iran of intensified economic pressure following reports of two additional ship attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Transit through the vital waterway has slowed significantly.