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U.S. Reinstates Blockade in Strait of Hormuz | Greenville News
The U.S. is reinstating a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, charging foreign ships 20% of cargo value for security — a move that could spark renewed conflict with Iran, which claims sovereignty over the vital waterway and vows to defend it. After a recent exchange of fire and Iran’s attacks on U.S.-backed shipping routes, Washington has retaliated with airstrikes targeting Iranian military assets, while Iran accuses the U.S. of violating peace terms. Global oil traffic remains below pre-war levels, and alternative routes through Oman are seeing a sharp drop in use as ships prioritize safety…
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