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U.S. Squeezes Iran with Oil Pressure | US News
The U.S. is escalating economic pressure on Iran by targeting oil prices, aiming to force Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after recent attacks on ships there. With sanctions looming and naval blockades in place, Washington sees controlling energy markets as its top priority — just behind preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The Navy’s prepared to sustain the blockade indefinitely, while Iranian officials defiantly insist they’ll control the strait’s access — even if it means prolonged tension. Despite some diplomatic missteps and past resilience, global oil supplies are…
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