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Hormuz Crisis Escalates as U.S. and Iran Clash | Seattle News
The fragile U.S.-Iran truce has shattered, sparking a new wave of military brinkmanship as both sides re-engage in strikes and blockades around the Strait of Hormuz — sending oil prices soaring 20% and threatening global shipping lanes. Iran blames U.S. interference for tanker attacks, while Washington’s new 20% toll on vessels through the strait risks alienating allies and flouting international law. With Saudi Arabia and the Houthis also clashing in the Red Sea, tensions are escalating across key maritime chokepoints — and with no sign of de-escalation, expect more chaos, fewer ships, and a…
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