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Strait of Hormuz Under Siege | Charleston News
A cargo ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving one crew member dead and damaging its engine room—marking the eighth attack in the region this month. Traffic has plummeted from over 100 ships daily to just a handful, threatening global supply chains. Oil prices surged as traders brace for escalating tensions, especially with Houthi rebels ramping up strikes near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Iran and Oman are reportedly nearing an agreement to jointly manage the strait, but Tehran insists U.S. sanctions must be lifted first. Meanwhile, the U.S. president claims full control, denies any…
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