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A prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, triggered by conflict in Iran and a US-led blockade, is causing a sharp rise in fertilizer and fuel prices worldwide. The strait is a critical chokepoint for about a third of global fertilizer shipments and significant energy exports, making its closure…
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The United States, under President Trump, has initiated a sweeping naval blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to choke off Iran's oil exports and force Tehran into new negotiations. The blockade, which began after failed peace talks, has been met with fierce resistance from Iran,…
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President Donald Trump has issued a series of escalating threats against Iran, warning of the destruction of the country's civilian infrastructure—including bridges and power plants—if Tehran does not comply with a new ceasefire agreement and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. These threats come as a tenuous…
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US Vice President JD Vance has emerged as the lead negotiator in high-stakes peace talks with Iran, following a costly and protracted conflict. Despite recent meetings in Islamabad, the talks ended without a deal, with Vance repeatedly stating that 'the ball is in Iran's court.' The main sticking point…
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A major crisis has erupted in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil shipping route, as Iran reimposed strict controls and fired on multiple commercial vessels, including Indian-flagged tankers. The escalation follows a US-enforced maritime blockade of Iranian ports, with both sides now targeting…
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