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Tensions simmer around the Strait of Hormuz as Trump pushes to make it U.S. territory, while CENTCOM insists Iran doesn’t control it—despite helping 1,500 ships pass since May. Iran and Oman propose a joint shipping corridor with mine clearance, promising to keep military vessels out—but Oman’s statement omits any military restrictions or revenue sharing. After months of U.S. sanctions and military pressure, traffic is recovering, but the big question remains: will Washington accept limits on its own warships? The deal’s future hinges on whether Tehran can use commercial shipping to curb…
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