The US-Israel-Iran war, now nearly two months old, remains in a tenuous ceasefire strained by fresh explosions over Tehran, a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a third US carrier deployment, Trump's 'shoot and kill' order against Iranian boats, and oil prices surging past $106 per barrel.
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More than 30 nations met at the UK’s Northwood headquarters to draft a UK-France-led plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on command, mine-clearing and deployment amid ongoing disruption to energy markets and supply chains.
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The UN General Assembly debated the Strait of Hormuz crisis after China and Russia vetoed a Security Council resolution, amid rising global tensions, economic disruptions, and urgent calls for de-escalation and protection of maritime navigation.
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The United States imposed new sanctions targeting Iranian oil smuggling and financing networks, accusing Tehran of funding terrorist groups and evading restrictions, as Washington intensifies its “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran and its regional proxies.
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